What exactly is college success?

Brad Asbury is known locally for many things stemming from his work with non-profits and his involvement in Rotary. Brad is not limited to these accomplishments but for the sake of having room to write the article I have condensed them. Brad agreed to share one of the things that he does with us here at California Home Strategies regarding college funding. Since, many homeowners are required to use equity in their home or finance College I wanted you all to be aware that you have other options. Enjoy the article and subscribe as Brad will be back with more information.

For many, the question is, will my son or daughter able to get into the college s/he wants to attend? That’s college access. College success is attending the most appropriate school for the career of your choice, graduating in the least amount of time (a four-year degree in four years), graduating with the fewest loans and out-of-pocket expenses, and being “successful and happy in your career.”

Getting a good college education has become more and more difficult recently. Colleges are more competitive with admissions and funding is seemingly harder to get. That is one reason why it is wise to work with a coach who specializes in these areas so your student has a leg up on the competition. Because that is exactly what it is, competition.

Organizations like the one I consult for, The Access College Foundation have turn key programs designed to give your student the tools necessary to achieve college success. They are also designed to minimize out of pocket expenses and maximize financial aid received for college funding.

We start from the beginning, identifying a career appropriate for your student, raising their SATR/ACT test scores to make them more attractive for the selected colleges, identifying the 6-8 best colleges for the chosen profession, helping fill out the admissions forms, filling out the all important financial aid forms, lowering the EFC(Expected Family Contribution) when possible, helping with the negotiation of awards, and most important, keeping both the student and the parents informed every inch of the way. We have a plan, a roadmap to college success for you to follow.

College is serious business and needs to be treated as a business. The value of working with an experienced college planner could be the difference between a successful college experience and a mountain of debt. I enjoy working with families to achieve winning results and helping launch successful careers.

It all starts with college success.

Brad Asbury
916-607-3104
basburycsa@yahoo.com

Consultant for the Access College Foundation-A member of the American College Planning Foundation and the California Association of Student Financial Aid Administers