Sunday Comic: Empty Nest Syndrome Hits Home
Reality sets in when the kids have flown the coop.
Editor's Note: This comic appeared in Plainfield Patch.
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
Permission to Grieve When Your Children Go Away to College
Grief is not only due to a death or divorce, but grief can come from any type of separation, ending or change in our lives. I found myself comparing my loss to other's losses. As a grief counselor, I warn folks not to do this
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Financial Advisor Brings College Planning Talk to Summit YMCA
Jeff Romond will be speaking at the Summit YMCA tonight and the Springfield library in May.
Westfield resident and financial advisor Jeff Romond spoke to parents Tuesday evening at the Union Public Library about how to prepare for college. Romond will be giving the same talk this evening at 7 p.m. at the Summit Area YMCA. The event will be free and open to the public. Romond discussed ways to shrink the cost of college and maximize financial aid. He covered how you can figure out your "Expected Family Contribution" for the cost of college and he offered tips for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). "There are many ways to prepare yourself financially for a college education, whether your child is one year old and you're looking for ways to save or they're starting their freshman year this fall," …
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Where Has Your High School Senior Been Accepted?
College acceptance letters are showing up in mailboxes throughout Summit. Tell us about yours.
Some Summit high schoolers have already posted on Facebook with news about high-ranking schools that have opened their doors to them. So, if you have good news, why not share it with your neighbors? Whether you’re a parent or a student in the possession of a thick envelope from a school, tell your neighbors by posting in the comments below.
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Video: Spanish-Language College Information Session
Summit High School geared a special presentation toward Latino students who make up 14 percent of the student body.
Several colleges and universities were on hand to talk to Spanish-speaking parents and students about options after high school.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Private College Consultants Spark New Trend
More families are using private consultants for the college process to find best matches, financial aid.
High school seniors across the country are filling out college applications – and may have more help than ever in the past. Instead of primarily relying on guidance counselors for researching schools and perfecting essays, many are hiring private consultants to find the best place for them. Private college consulting is "definitely a trend... and on the upswing," according to Paul Partridge, the co-founder of Complete College Planning Solutions, a private consulting firm based in Springfield. His firm recently held a workshop at the Summit YMCA, where about 80 parents attended to learn more about the company's services. "Last spring 40 to 50 people came to each workshop, now we're seeing 60 or 70," he said. "More and more people are doing …
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12:47 am on Friday, December 11, 2009
I'm saddened to see yet another service paid for with our hard-earned tax dollars not providing what it should. more ›