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My College Corner Podcast 2018 Holiday Highlights

Dec 18, 2018

Happy holidays from My College Corner! We were so glad to feature many podcast guests in the 2018 year and put together a highlight including Phil Black, Kathleen Carey, Jeannie Burlowski, Vince Passione, Ethan Binder and Cary Green. Each guest shares a unique story of inspiration helping our listeners find answers to their most important college questions.

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4 Easy Ways to Boost College Savings this Holiday…

Dec 12, 2018

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4 Easy Ways to Boost College Savings this Holiday…

Dec 12, 2018

It’s never too early or too late to save for college. Here are four tips to add a little holiday cheer to college savings accounts.

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The College Interview: A Key Step to College Admission

Dec 05, 2018

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The College Interview: A Key Step to College Admission

Dec 05, 2018

For some students, the college interview may be their first ever formal interview with a prize on the line: admission to the college. An interview can be an important piece of the admission puzzle, along with academics and extracurriculars, and may even help maximize your student’s merit-based financial aid (free money awarded by the college, not based on family finances).

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Technology drives student lending innovation – with Vince Passione…

Nov 28, 2018

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Technology drives student lending innovation – with Vince Passione…

Nov 28, 2018

The My College Corner Podcast is joined by Vince Passione, founder and CEO of LendKey Technologies - a provider of digital lending solutions for over 300 credit unions and community banks nationally.

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3 Key Points for Grandparents Funding 529 College Savings…

Nov 21, 2018

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3 Key Points for Grandparents Funding 529 College Savings…

Nov 21, 2018

If you’re a grandparent helping to save for your grandchild’s education, you’re not alone. Recent surveys showed that nearly 40% of grandparents make some contribution to their grandchild’s college education.

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Turn college essays from stressful assignments into creative opportunities…

Nov 14, 2018

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Turn college essays from stressful assignments into creative opportunities…

Nov 14, 2018

Preparing for college admissions essays is a great opportunity to put the student's best foot forward, and may even help boost the odds for scholarship funding in certain applications. In this episode of the My College Corner Podcast, Kathleen Carey, founder of Find Your Story shares expert advice on how to move college essays from ordinary to extraordinary.

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Veterans: Plan Ahead with Education Benefits

Nov 07, 2018

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Veterans: Plan Ahead with Education Benefits

Nov 07, 2018

Veterans Day gives us an opportunity to say thank you to Veterans and their families – all of whom sacrifice so much to serve our country. It’s also an appropriate time to review a wide variety of educational benefits available to Veterans and their families.

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Invite Education Adds Mary L. Nickeson as Senior Vice…

Nov 01, 2018

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Invite Education Adds Mary L. Nickeson as Senior Vice…

Nov 01, 2018

BOSTON, MA (November 1, 2018)— Invite Education announced today that veteran college savings industry expert Mary L. Nickeson joined the company as Senior Vice President.

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Maximize your Basket of College Funding

Oct 31, 2018

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Maximize your Basket of College Funding

Oct 31, 2018

With research, early preparation, and open discussions, financing your student's college education doesn’t have to be confusing. Here are some things to think about:

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Finding the right tutor just got easier! GoPeer.org founder…

Oct 24, 2018

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Finding the right tutor just got easier! GoPeer.org founder…

Oct 24, 2018

GoPeer.org founder Ethan Binder is on a mission to help students locate the right tutor and find success with challenging classes. Anyone that has ever faced tough classes may have found that the right tutor makes all the difference - especially if the topic feels a bit overwhelming in a classroom setting. The personal touch and direct attention provided by a tutor is a lifesaver!