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 »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA The Pew Research Center late Sunday released the results of two new surveys, both related to colleges. One, a national survey of opinion looked at the perceived value of college while a second survey sought opinions of college presidents. This second survey produced some interesting results while the first, … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association While all legislative eyes are focused on a vote on major Health Care legislation (addressed in a previous blog), there is speculation that the final reconciliation bill will have a major reform to the college loan industry attached. If this legislative path is followed—and all expectation … Read more »
