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Scholarship Scams 101: How to Tell What’s Legit and What’s a Trap
You won’t realize it at first, but yes, it’s possible to be scammed on a scholarship. Most people out there might think that scholarships...

Jeff Boron
Jun 25, 20253 min read


ACT vs. SAT: Which Test Is Better for YOU and Your College Future?
And here we are… one of the more important aspects of preparing for college, the ACT and SAT. In this blog, we will go over what each of...

Jeff Boron
Jun 10, 20253 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


The U.S. Department of Education is Collecting Student Loans Again
The U.S. Department of Education will resume collections of federal student loans. We will explain why this is a big deal and walk you through how you can navigate this new update.

Jeff Boron
Apr 28, 20253 min read


This is It! How Seniors Can Prepare for College This Summer
At Send Your Kids to College, it’s our job to help you, and today we’ll walk through many important steps you can take this summer to help prepare for college!

Jeff Boron
Apr 18, 20253 min read


5 WNY Scholarships Your HS Senior Can Apply for This Year
The end of the year for high schoolers is around the corner, and there’s nothing better than searching for a scholarship opportunity. Our...

Jeff Boron
Mar 28, 20253 min read


BIG Changes Coming to ACT- What it Means for Your Student
This spring, the ACT test is experiencing an overhaul, and today on the blog we wanted to summarize what the changes will look like, and why

Jeff Boron
Mar 13, 20253 min read


Parents Are NEEDED for FAFSA - What Can Students Do Without Them?
Today on the blog we want to go over what a student can do if their parent is not cooperating with the Financial aid application process.

Jeff Boron
Feb 27, 20255 min read


The 2025 Young Achievers Scholarship Is OPEN
Today we're excited to announce that the 2025 Young Achievers Scholarship is OFFICIALLY OPEN! Let's take some time to talk about what that m

Jeff Boron
Feb 4, 20252 min read


How Will "Funding Freeze" Affect Federal Financial Aid
Our Certified College Planning Expert Jeff Boron went on WBEN930 radio this morning to discuss how this funding pause could impact college s

Jeff Boron
Jan 29, 20252 min read


FAFSA Is Open for Business. Get It In First!
The FAFSA is officially open this January, and if you've been following along here on the blog, you know it's been a long and winding road.

Jeff Boron
Jan 16, 20253 min read


New Year, New You- 5 New Year’s Resolutions for WNY Parents
Let’s get right into the 5 things that parents in WNY could be doing to help them get off to a great start this new year!

Jeff Boron
Dec 26, 20244 min read


3 Ways Our Team Can Help WNY Students with College Planning
As we enter into a new year in 2025, we look forward to helping more families prepare for college, and here’s how we do that!

Jeff Boron
Dec 19, 20243 min read


A Brief Guide to College Applications for Parents and Students
The college application process can feel like a whirlwind for both students and parents. You may be just as stressed as your child is...
SYKTC Blog
Nov 29, 20244 min read


8 Essential Steps for Effective College Planning
Did you know that students who start planning for college as early as their freshman year are more likely to get into their top-choice...
atboron6
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Navigating the WNY Scholarship Maze: Seven Tips Students Should Know
Today on the blog we wanted to touch on a few ways WNY students can prepare themselves for, access, and win scholarships to help pay for col

Jeff Boron
Oct 25, 20244 min read


Upcoming College Planning Event for WNY Parents!
Today on the blog we wanted to talk a little bit more about who will be presenting and why you should attend! Here's who will be presenting!
SYKTC Blog
Oct 16, 20243 min read


What to Do If You Get Waitlisted: Strategies to Improve Your Chances of Admission
Did you get waitlisted for your top college choice? Don't worry! This isn't the end of the road. Read on to find out what you should do next

Jeff Boron
Sep 26, 20244 min read


FAFSA 2025-26 Update- Beta 2 Starting Soon
Today on the blog we wanted to cover a bit more information regarding the recent developments and outlook for this year's 2025-26 FAFSA.

Jeff Boron
Sep 21, 20243 min read
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