Category Archives: Merit Aid

Basic College Money Planning For Students

Posted on June 3, 2016 by

  Before you leave for college, you need to learn how to handle money.  Here are 6 tips for you to consider as you prepare to go off to college in the fall. Open a bank account NOW and get … Continue reading →

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Juniors: Organize Your Testing!

Posted on May 26, 2016 by

College bounds students need to set their admission testing schedules. Continue reading →

Posted in 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, ACT, ACT, College Admission Statistics, College Admissions, Early Action, Early Decision, Education, Informed Educational Solutions, Ivy League, Junior Year, Merit Aid, parenting, Sarah C. Reese, SAT, SAT, Scholarships, Senior Year, Standardized Tests, State of College Admission, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

What You Need To Know: 2017-18 FAFSA

Posted on May 1, 2016 by

College Students and Parents: What You Need to Know About the 2017–18 FAFSA® What’s changing for 2017–18? Starting with the 2017–18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), these changes will be in effect: •You’ll be able to submit your … Continue reading →

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SAT – ACT: The Dread of Standardized Testing

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

There is an overwhelming amount of work that needs to be completed in the college application process.  Amidst the excitement of this time, most students look at standardized tests with dread.  They consider testing and test prep to be extremely unpleasant … Continue reading →

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Looking to Streamline and Organize the College Application Process? – Basic overview of the IESolutions Student Portal

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Education is an investment of time and resources.  The options in education are extensive and there are pros and cons to each option.  Once a family decides what they want and need as far as education, there is the hurdle … Continue reading →

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What are my chances of getting into and receiving merit aid from the college of my choice?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Wondering what your chances are of getting into and receiving merit aid from the college of your choice?   The Competitive Student Quotient (CSQ), is instrumental in providing this information.  We offer each student who works with an Informed Educational Solutions … Continue reading →

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Paying for College

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

On May 7, 2013 Carter P. Reese, Executive Director, Informed Educational Solutions featured in the segment:  Paying for College on WBEZ radio. For more of Informed Educational Solutions in the news, see our Press Page Related articles Shaky Collegiate Finances Impact Higher … Continue reading →

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College is an Investment: Match School and Student Personality Types and College Affordability to Find the “Best Fit” School

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Find your Best Fit College or University with our unique personality type and affordability match process. Personality Survey: Find My Spark Survey (FMS) Every student and every college has a unique personality. When the two are in sync, the college … Continue reading →

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Wishing there were a less-overwhelming way to get through the college search and application process?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

 Informed Educational Solutions has added the interactive cutting-edge MyCCA college counseling software to our client offerings.  Students and parents working with an IESolutions counselor have access to the enormous data sharing and tailored analysis afforded by MyCCA. Below is an … Continue reading →

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