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The Best Way to Handle Rejection from Your Dream College and How to Plan For It
In this blog, we will give you a look at the best way to handle rejection from your dream college and how to plan for it if that time comes.

Jeff Boron
16 hours ago4 min read


How AI is Going to Change the Future of College Academics and College Planning
In this blog, we will run through how AI is going to change the future of college academics and college planning for us as your local college planners in Buffalo and Western New York.

Jeff Boron
May 294 min read


The Holistic Review and What Actually Matters When Planning for College in 2026
In this blog, we will give you a broader look into college planning with what matters most, and how something like a holistic review can help you to prepare in 2026.

Jeff Boron
Apr 234 min read


The End-of-the-Year College Planning Checklist Every High School Student Should Have
In this blog, we will run through the end-of-the-year college planning checklist that every high school student should have.

Jeff Boron
Apr 105 min read


Building a Competitive Scholarship Profile in 2026
In this blog, we will break down how you can build that competitive scholarship profile to stand out in 2026 that colleges are looking for.

Jeff Boron
Mar 254 min read


Managing Stress During the Scholarship Application Process
In this blog, we will look at what applying for scholarships means to your mental health and stress management during this process.

Jeff Boron
Mar 64 min read


How Tax Season Affects Your College Education - A Guide to Student Financial Aid
In this blog, we will explore how tax season affects your college education by giving you a guide to student financial aid and more.

Jeff Boron
Feb 244 min read


This New Change to Pell Grants Will Affect How You Receive Scholarships!
In this blog, we will explain what Pell grants are and how the new change will affect your students' financial aid regarding FAFSA and scholarships.

Jeff Boron
Feb 114 min read


Young Achievers Scholarship 2025 Student Winner Spotlights
It’s that time of the year! The time of the year when our Young Achievers Scholarships are presented to the winners. We have selected three winners from around Western New York to represent those who have been awarded this gifted scholarship, and we want to spend some time showing off why they’ve earned it and what they will bring to their college education. We will also highlight some of the winners' experiences in video, as we have in the last few years, so stay tuned and b

Jeff Boron
Nov 4, 20254 min read


Why You Should Apply for the Young Achievers Scholarship in 2025
The Young Achievers Scholarship is the primary scholarship that we award every year at Send Your Kids to College. In 2025, we want to...

Jeff Boron
May 20, 20253 min read


3 Extracurricular Activities That Look Good on a Scholarship Essay & Why
We will tell you about 3 extracurricular activities that will look good on your scholarship essay and why they help. At Send Your Kids to College, we have the tools and information to help you in this process.

Jeff Boron
May 9, 20253 min read


5 Reasons to Apply for the Young Achievers Scholarship
We're getting close! If you're a student in Erie, Niagara, or Genesee County and you're graduating in 2024, 2025, or 2026, get on over to...

Jeff Boron
Jun 16, 20232 min read


The Cost of College - Books 101
Hello there students and families of WNY! Welcome back to the blog! As we inch closer to the deadline for the Young Achievers Scholarship...

Jeff Boron
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Seeking Scholarships - Why Test Scores Are Important in College Admissions in 2023
You may have heard in the last few years that SAT & ACT scores “don’t matter” anymore. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Today on...

Jeff Boron
Jan 27, 20232 min read


Don’t Wait, Be Great: 6 Tips for Getting a College Scholarship
Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! We invite you to follow our new page on Linkedin, and ensure you follow us on...

Jeff Boron
Dec 23, 20223 min read


7 Tips for WNY Students to Prepare for SAT Tests
Hello and welcome back to the WNY SYKTC blog! We welcome families and students from all over the region to utilize and share our...

Jeff Boron
Nov 3, 20223 min read


Don’t forget to sign up for the Young Achiever Scholarship before the July 1st Deadline!
The school year is winding down and the summer is beginning to heat up. We’re sure the last thing you want to be thinking about is...
atboron6
May 27, 20222 min read


College Visit 101: Navigating the Road to Admissions
This is the last of our 3 part series college visits. This one deals with talking to admissions and financial aid offices during your tour.

Jeff Boron
Apr 22, 20223 min read


What You Can Pay for with a 529 Plan
A 529 plan is a powerful tool that parents and family members can use to save for a child’s education. Contributing to a 529 plan offers...

Jeff Boron
Apr 14, 20221 min read


Found Money | Finding and Applying for College Scholarships in WNY
Today on the blog we hope to help students better understand college scholarships and more specifically, a few best practices for finding an

Jeff Boron
Feb 17, 20222 min read
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