Part 3: Who is Paying for College? In our How to Create a College Readiness Plan newsletter series, we focus on helping families prepare early for colleg academically and financially. One major question we hear often is: Who is paying for college? According to Sallie Mae , 89% of families contribute to their child’s college tuition , which often leads to: Financial strain on the household Unexpected costs like books and personal expenses Families taking on additional loans The good news?...

How to Create a College Readiness Plan? Part 2: Invest in College Readiness Last week, we kicked off our newsletter series, How to Create a College Readiness Plan? A college readiness plan is an intentional roadmap that prepares teens for: College admissions Career exploration Understanding how college will be paid for In our previous newsletter, we shared that nearly 70% of college students change their major at least once , according to the National Center for Education Statistics. While...

How to Create a College Readiness Plan? Part 1: Invest in Career Prep Last year, PreCollege Solutions proudly served as the  morning keynote  for the National Society of Black Engineers–DFW  INSPIRE Youth Summit . During our session, we shared  three key areas every family should focus on to build a strong college readiness plan. A college readiness plan is an  intentional roadmap  that prepares students for: College admissions Career exploration Understanding who is paying for college...