One commonality shared by my one-on-one clients is the importance of carefully weighing college options, especially in light of the financial costs. These kids have done their best in high school – keeping grades up, excelling on standardized tests, and investing time in valuable extracurricular activities. Getting into a “good college” – one that’s a fit for their academic and career goals – and where they feel comfortable is key. These are good kids with a sense of ambition – they see themselves as future physical therapists, medical doctors, or award-winning animation specialists.
AND they’re Floridians.
OK. This shouldn’t be a shocker. We all reside in Florida, after all. But there’s another reason why this is an important commonality. It’s because of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. Most of these students have the prospect of full or partially-paid tuition at their fingertips, but they also have aspirations or curiosities or dream colleges located out of state. These college may be within reach – with a bit of strategic advice.
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