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Beyond the Brochure - Preparing for Your College Visit
In this blog, we will break down what you can look for when visiting colleges that those brochures and guides won’t tell you or show you!

Jeff Boron
Aug 83 min read


Student Loans for College Students Just Got a Major Update
In this blog, we will explain what this student loan update means for students moving forward and how we can assist you if you need help.

Jeff Boron
Jul 183 min read


How to Make the Most of Your Summer Before Starting College
In this blog, we are going to break down how you can make the most of your summer before starting college, whether you’re new to it or just starting another year.

Jeff Boron
Jul 83 min read


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 253 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 103 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 203 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 93 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 283 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 183 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 283 min read


What is International Day of Eduction? #EducationDay
Today is a special day! If you didn't know, today is known as "International Day of Education." Today on the blog we want to talk about...

Jeff Boron
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Meet Our 2023 Scholarship Winners!
Welcome back to the Send Your Kids to College Blog! We provide insights and info on all aspects of college planning here for students and...

Jeff Boron
Nov 30, 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


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


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


FAFSA for 2023 Opens OCT 1st! Avoid These Mistakes
We are in another Fall semester already, and that also means FAFSA for 2023 is already beginning! Many people know that FAFSA is a part...

Jeff Boron
Sep 7, 20223 min read


Grandparents & Family Can Contribute More to College 529 Plans Following Change to FAFSA Rule
Today’s blog focuses on a recent update in Congress that changes the way future students and families will pay for college. Let’s take a loo

Jeff Boron
Jun 24, 20222 min read


FAFSA Updates | Education Dept. Extends Waiver Limiting Financial Aid Audits
Here on the Send Your Kids to College blog we hope to provide useful tips and information about your college financial plan. One big part...

Jeff Boron
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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