Jason Flurry, CFP
Answering the three most important questions colleges ask
How getting these few things right can make all the difference on a college application Are you familiar with the Pareto’s principle?...
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The "Making College Affordable" Blog
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jun 17, 2019
- 8 min
Exploring a new way to pay for college through Income Share Agreements
Everything you need to know to see if this new option is right for you An increasing number of colleges are offering a new way to help...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jun 10, 2019
- 7 min
Why having a college education alone may not be enough
We’ve come a long way as a society in the past 50 years or so. And one of the big reasons we’ve seen so much advancement is due to the...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jun 3, 2019
- 6 min
Are private scholarships worth it?
The truth about the world of private scholarships and financial aid I get a lot of questions about scholarships. People want to know what...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- May 20, 2019
- 6 min
How to get your kids into the colleges of their dreams without bribes, cheating, or breaking the law
Recently we’ve had another scandal where people have been caught performing illegal activities so that their kids can get into some of...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Mar 18, 2019
- 13 min
How to turn your home into one of your best performing assets and make college more affordable
From time to time I find that I end up having some of the same conversations with my private college planning clients as I do with my...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Mar 4, 2019
- 5 min
Why having a SAT/ACT tutor can change your child’s life
Think of a person who is THE BEST at what they do… Maybe it’s in sports, or in the music or entertainment industry. Maybe it’s an...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Feb 25, 2019
- 4 min
Duplicating a recipe that’s been making millions for decades!
Back in 1930, a lady named Ruth Wakefield made a discovery that’s worth billions today. While making cookies for her guests at the inn...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Feb 19, 2019
- 7 min
How to understand and accept your financial aid awards in 4 easy steps
The road planning for college can be very long and tiring. The colleges know that by the time you’re ready to make a final decision, you...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Feb 8, 2019
- 11 min
How to design a winning college plan blueprint
When I first started planning for college, I realized there were steps that had to be taken to get from a place of being worried about...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jan 29, 2019
- 5 min
You’re ready to make a final college decision. Now what?
One thing you realize about the college planning process once you’re in it is that it takes a very long time to complete everything....
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jan 21, 2019
- 11 min
Understanding College Sales Choreography
Knowing how colleges close the sale with their best prospects can help you avoid making mistakes and better position you for greater...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jan 15, 2019
- 7 min
Everything you need to know about making college follow-up visits
As you probably know, there are thousands of colleges in the country and each one is uniquely different in a variety of ways. That’s why...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jan 7, 2019
- 14 min
What kind of saver are you?
How a tin can can actually help you make paying for college easier. One of the key questions that I ask people a lot is, “how do you plan...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Dec 31, 2018
- 10 min
Are college prices negotiable?
How to get the best deals for college just by asking for them. Next to purchasing your home, paying for college is often one of the...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Dec 27, 2018
- 7 min
AP Vs. Dual Enrollment – which is better?
When you’re researching colleges, you usually find that there are three main things that drive many of their admission decisions: GPA,...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Dec 17, 2018
- 6 min
How to use your ACT and SAT scores to your advantage
Which scores to report and whether to report them at all When students are applying to college, they have to report their grades,...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Dec 10, 2018
- 6 min
Understanding details, timelines, and required documentation for FAFSA and the CSS Profile
I’ve written several articles recently talking about the financial aid process and this article is going to be about how to master...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Dec 3, 2018
- 7 min
What to do if you get deferred or rejected
How to overcome obstacles and improve your chances of success when it matters most In my last article, I discussed everything you need to...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Nov 26, 2018
- 7 min
What to do with acceptance letters and scholarship offers
How to manage your next steps properly and know what to expect in the months ahead When you were in grade school, did you ever write one...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Nov 19, 2018
- 6 min
How many times should you take the SAT and ACT?
Answering your questions about how much is too much and how to know if you’ve done enough I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Nov 12, 2018
- 6 min
Which college savings account is best?
Comparing your options so you can make the best choices for your family Everyone knows you’re supposed to save for college and save for...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Nov 5, 2018
- 5 min
Get upgraded!
Everything you need to know about Honors Colleges If you've ever been upgraded for a flight or a hotel room, you know how awesome it is!...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Oct 29, 2018
- 5 min
Understanding the CSS Profile
How to breeze your way to getting TONS of FREE MONEY for college In a previous article I discussed the various components that go into...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Oct 26, 2018
- 11 min
Understanding FAFSA
What you REALLY need to know to avoid making costly mistakes No matter how good a job you’ve done of planning for college, nothing can...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Oct 15, 2018
- 6 min
Which financial aid category are you in?
See how you look through the eyes of the financial aid office BEFORE you file for financial aid. Everybody seems to know that financial...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Sep 24, 2018
- 6 min
Understanding the FSA ID
What they are and why you need one You probably haven’t thought about it in a while, but we are definitely living in the digital age....
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Sep 13, 2018
- 6 min
3 Important Questions You MUST Ask Every College Before You Apply
How to become a more educated consumer when it comes to finding the best deals for college When you’re researching colleges, there are...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Sep 5, 2018
- 8 min
A Lesson On Recommenders
Everything you need to know about getting a winning recommendation for your college applications Almost every college application these...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Aug 27, 2018
- 11 min
Ten College Admission Essay Mistakes - And How To Avoid Them
Improve your chances for success by avoiding these common and costly essay mistakes Essays are one of the most important ways students...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Aug 20, 2018
- 8 min
How to tell your story like a pro
Expert essay advice that will help elevate your application to higher levels with ease A good story is one thing, but when that story is...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Aug 13, 2018
- 5 min
Early Action vs. Early Decision
Which one should you use to get the best results? People ask me all the time if they should apply Early Action and Early Decision. It’s...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jul 30, 2018
- 5 min
Give me liberty or give me debt
Join the growing revolution of parents who are fed up with the high cost of college and who have started learning how to beat the...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jul 25, 2018
- 7 min
Summer college visits – are they worth it or not?
Timing is everything, so understand what you're getting (and not getting) when scheduling your summer college campus tours. It’s often...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jul 9, 2018
- 3 min
Part 2 - Uncovering the one super ninja move that gives your applications an unfair advantage
Using this often overlooked secret can mean the difference in success and failure at the college of your dreams. In my last post I gave...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jul 2, 2018
- 6 min
Uncovering the one super ninja move that gives you an unfair advantage on your college application
Using this often overlooked secret can mean the difference in success and failure at the college of your dreams. Have you ever heard of...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jun 12, 2018
- 7 min
When filing for financial aid can actually hurt your chances to get the best awards from colleges
The little known way to maximize your scholarships without sharing your personal, private financial information with the college....
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Jun 4, 2018
- 5 min
Balancing Rigor and GPA
Which one gets you the best results when applying for college It’s no secret that college has become super competitive over the last 10...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- May 23, 2018
- 6 min
Getting Your College List Right Is Everything!
How to avoid the mistake 87% of people make when making their college list. The college selection process is one of the most difficult...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- May 14, 2018
- 16 min
Are you working with the right kind of college planner?
Most of the time it’s not the “how” but the “who” that makes the difference in a successful college plan. Thanks to google there is very...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- May 10, 2018
- 6 min
How to prevent your college dreams from becoming your worst nightmare
Learn practical, proven steps to avoid the student debt trap and get the best result possible for college. For most people the thought of...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Apr 23, 2018
- 2 min
How to make the most of your freshman year of college
5 insider tips for high school seniors that will help you thrive as a new college student If you’re a senior in high school, you’re...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Apr 16, 2018
- 4 min
Waitlisted: Join the (ever growing) crowd.
Colleges can keep your hopes up for months, but do you really have a chance of getting accepted by waiting? Under a published series of...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Apr 9, 2018
- 3 min
It doesn’t matter what you say if no one can understand it...
How to connect with the college of your dreams by speaking their language. My wife was visiting my son who was studying abroad in Italy...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Apr 2, 2018
- 3 min
How To Look Like A Superhero In Your College Applications
Even superheros have to update their tactics in order to stay on top. High school students would be wise to do the same when it comes to...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Mar 27, 2018
- 2 min
6 Steps To Help Reduce Headaches When Planning For College
Studies show most people underestimate the time and effort required to successfully plan for college. Here are 6 proven steps you can use...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Mar 20, 2018
- 3 min
Playing poker with college financial aid offices
Most colleges swear they don't negotiate financial aid awards, but more and more people are successfully calling their bluff - and...
Jason Flurry, CFP
- Mar 12, 2018
- 4 min
What are you willing to do to send your kids to college?
Parents are taking big risks to make college possible for their kids, but will it be enough? I was a financial planner long before I...
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