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Posts Tagged ‘Financial Aid’

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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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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Women Control Family Budgets and They Are Nervous: A Lesson for IECs

November 18, 20102 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association On the radio today I heard a report that women are overwhelmingly the chief financial officers of their household. In that role, women are increasingly worried about household debt and savings. These findings mirror the message I brought to members of the Independent Educational Consultants Association … 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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SSATB Charts Course Reflecting Expanded Mission

April 12, 2010no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA The Secondary School Admission Test Board is an organization originally created to handle the administration of entrance exams for the nation’s independent schools. Over the years, that mission has grown as the SSATB extended its reach into more than 100 countries, developed a Standard Application Online, new tracking strategies … Read more »

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Watch ‘Health Care’ Vote for a Dramatic Change to College Loans

March 19, 20101 comment

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 »

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National Survey Suggests Students Gain Little Help from High School Counselors in College Search

March 4, 20106 comments

A new national survey released yesterday by the non-profit research organization Public Agenda, and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, paints a depressing picture of college advising. In their survey of young adults who graduated from college, the researchers explored how helpful the respondents’ school-based counselor was in meeting their college search, application, and financial aid advisory needs. The respondents found little to cheer.

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It’s Deadline Week for Fall Conference…

October 5, 2009no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA A number of important deadlines are approaching at week’s end that affect consultants, admission representatives, and exhibitors alike. First, the deadline for regular IECA conference registration is this Friday, October 9. After this date, there will be a late fee, so those planning to attend should get their registrations … Read more »

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Boarding & Day Schools Meet Over Current Trends

October 2, 2009no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA From the SSATB Annual Conference, Washington DC The nation’s leading independent schools have gathered here to discuss current trends. The conference comes at an anxious time for the nation’s private day and boarding schools. With the economy continuing to struggle, nearly half of the schools have seen inquires and enrollments … Read more »

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