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It Said “Test Optional? | Why You Should Take a Practice SAT / ACT if You’re Applying to College
Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog, where we aim to provide students and families of WNY with an education about your...

Jeff Boron
Oct 10, 20233 min read


FAFSA- Simpler, or More Complicated?
We are back on the blog talkin' FAFSA, because it's officially FAFSA Season! Well, kinda. This year's FAFSA looks a lot different than...

Jeff Boron
Oct 6, 20234 min read


WBEN Appearance- Jeff Talks 529 Plan Changes
Listen in to learn how you can now rollover money from a 529 college savings plan into a Roth IRA!

Jeff Boron
Sep 20, 20231 min read


Open Your Laptops, and Your Minds! - 8 tips for Success Learning Online for National Online Learning
September 15th is National Online Learning Day! National Online Learning Day, observed on every September 15, is a day to recognize and...

Jeff Boron
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Guest Post from a WNY College Senior! - 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before College
We’re always looking for new ways to help students and families of WNY better understand the many moving parts of college planning. For...

Jeff Boron
Sep 1, 20235 min read


Things Are Tight, but Having Success Saving in Your 529 Plan is This Easy
Here at Send Your Kids to College we are dedicated to helping families succeed with the college experience. Planning for college can be...

Jeff Boron
Aug 18, 20233 min read


FAFSA Changing? How FSA will help with New FAFSA will Help Students, Colleges, and Counselors
Hello and welcome back to the blog! We serve our WNY community with multiple college planning strategies, including helping with the...

Jeff Boron
Aug 11, 20233 min read


How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay
Winning a scholarship isn't as easy as just throwing your name in the hat. It takes a well-crafted scholarship essay to stand out.

Jeff Boron
Jul 26, 20233 min read


4 Changes in the FAFSA Application Process
Welcome back to the Send Your Kids To College blog! This blog is a tool for WNY families and students as they journey through the college...

Jeff Boron
Jul 13, 20232 min read


10 Things to Do Summer Before College
Hey there and welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! We are a locally operated nonprofit that helps kids and their families...

Jeff Boron
Jun 28, 20235 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


What's the Difference Between Financial Aid & Scholarships?
Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College Blog! We use this blog as a tool to help serve WNY families and students with tips and...

Jeff Boron
May 19, 20233 min read


2023-24 Federal Student Loan Interest Rate Released
Hello, and welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College blog! If it's your first time, we use this blog to help local Western New York...

Jeff Boron
May 15, 20232 min read


Success Strategies to Empower Yourself for Academic Achievement
While you’re beginning your college journey, it’s important to give yourself the right tips, tricks, and tools for success. Research has...

Jeff Boron
Apr 20, 20232 min read


5 Things to Remember When Writing a Financial Aid Appeal Letter
Applying for college and wading through the deep waters of college financial aid isn't for everyone. Luckily there are college planning...

Jeff Boron
Apr 6, 20232 min read


3 Reasons Why WNY Students Should Take SAT/ACT Practice Tests
Today we want to specify why taking (at least one) practice test is a great idea for any student planning to attend college.

Jeff Boron
Mar 28, 20232 min read


What is a Certified College Planning Specialist?
Welcome back to the SYKTC blog! We welcome new readers and invite you to look back at our previous posts to learn more about the college...

Jeff Boron
Feb 25, 20232 min read


4 Things to Consider When Considering Colleges
Welcome back to the SYKTC blog! We aim to use this blog to help students around WNY, along with their families, to better understand the...

Jeff Boron
Feb 11, 20233 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
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