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College Affordability for Middle Class Families

January 30, 20124 comments

by Jeff Levy, Associate Member, IECA (California) I applaud Jane Klemmer’s “Appeal to Government Leaders on College Affordability,” which was posted on the IECA blog January 27. Her wonderful piece reflects the understanding that not only is affordability at the core of the anxiety most parents are experiencing, but it is an issue of global … Read more »

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An IECA Member Appeals to Government Leaders on College Affordability

January 27, 20122 comments

by Jane Klemmer, IECA (New York)  I am pleased and encouraged that you (current administration) have started a dialogue with college leaders on college affordability. This issue is very personal for me; preoccupation with paying for college is beginning to affect my sleep. I know that my sleep habits are not your concern. However, it’s … Read more »

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Higher Education and Occupy Wall Street

December 7, 20114 comments

by Lisa Ransdell, Ph.D. IECA Associate Member (Colorado) I read with interest an article in the Nov 27, 2011 Chronicle of Higher Education: “Debt Protestors Denounce Colleges For Broken Promises.” Eric Hoover’s article described the interesting ways in which Occupy Wall Street activists are protesting the high cost of attending college, including the possibility of mass pledges … Read more »

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Helping Families Evaluate Affordability

May 18, 20115 comments

By Jane Klemmer, IECA Member (New York) What is an independent educational consultant’s (IECs) responsibility when it comes to advising families on college affordability? As IECs, we often put “financial safeties” on a college list the same way we ensure that students apply to schools where admission is likely. However, understanding a family’s price point … Read more »

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3 College Presidents Bring their Message to IECA Opening Event

November 4, 2010no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA from Cincinnati, site of the 2010 IECA Fall Conference So many highlights from day one of the conference! Everyone took away much from the opening General Session, recognizing how extraordinary it is to have three remarkable university presidents sharing the stage and discussing what’s right, what’s wrong, and what’s … Read more »

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National Poll Confirms Family Confusion Over College Finances

July 6, 20101 comment

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA A study conducted earlier this year, and recently published by the College Board and Art & Science Group LLC, indicated that students and parents are making decisions about college applications and matriculation based on financial aid information that is incorrect, incomplete, and inaccurate. In the survey, 59% of students … Read more »

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Colleges May Praise Themselves for Limiting Tuition Hikes, but Don’t Buy It

April 5, 20105 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association It is that time of year, when colleges announce their tuition and fee schedule for the 2010-2011 school year. Throughout the country we have seen college administrators act so aggressively to pat themselves on the back that I suspect more than a few have had to … Read more »

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