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Finding the Perfect College Fit
High school can be a wonderful time filled with adventure , but doubt and stress can dampen the experience . For many families , the most challenging part of school is deciding what to do next . Choosing a career path , finding a college , and determining how to pay for it can cause anxiety attacks and sleepless nights .
Fortunately , Right 4 You Advisors is available to guide students and their families through the process from career and college exploration , to selecting a college that fits them academically , socially , and financially . Founders LN Blackburn and Karen Corral not only have extensive training and resources , but have been through the experience themselves and understand parental concerns and student angst .
Right 4 You is located in Cranberry and serves families in the Seneca Valley , Mars , Pine Richland and North Allegheny school districts . Their program includes private meetings , student workshops , webinars , and access to college planning software . They also host free weekly “ Ask the Experts ” open-office hours at Panera Bread in Wexford and Cranberry . Anyone with questions about colleges , testing , or the financial aid process are welcome to stop by .
“ We want people to become informed consumers of college education ,” LN Blackburn said . “ We can help save families thousands of dollars and students can graduate sooner by using our process . Studies show that up to 80 % of college students change their majors , and a third transfer colleges . Guiding students towards careers that fit their personality , and interests while in high school is our solution . Selecting college majors that enable those careers , and finding colleges that are strong in those majors is our next step .
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Identified colleges need to not only match academic goals , but also match social , emotional and financial needs . Computer databases , professional networking , and many college visits help us to do this . We have visited over 40 colleges just this year .”
“ Understanding the financial aid process early in the college search is very important ,” Corral said . “ When a family knows how much needbased aid they qualify for , and understands the costs and financial aid for each school , they can make better decisions . We don ’ t want students to graduate from college with overwhelming amounts of debt , so we discuss scholarships , how to fill out the FAFSA , and ways to reduce college costs . We consider different options for financing , and we strategize college applications in order to maximize merit aid offers .”
Right 4 You Advisors offers families several packages of services . Comprehensive packages are for families that need help with the entire process , including career exploration , developing a college list , completing applications , and making a financial plan . Focused packages are for families that need help in a single area or for shorter periods of time . Hourly services are also available .
For more information about Right 4 You Advisors , or to schedule a free 30-minute consultation , visit their website at Right4YouAdvisors . com . There you will find detailed information about their services , additional resources , and their “ Ask the Experts ” open-office hours calendar .
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