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March 17, 2016 In College Planning Blog By Thomas Kleese

7 years of college…down the drain! How to Graduate in a Reasonable Amount of Time

Most American college students don’t graduate in four years. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 60% of college students graduate "on time" at the institution from which they began their college education, and the number of years used for this calculation is actually...

March 15, 2016 In College Planning Blog By Thomas Kleese

A College Degree from UW-Madison Will Cost You $100,968 (If You’re Lucky)

Choosing a college has become a six-figure decision. Unfortunately, many families assume they’ll pay much less because the primary cost of instruction — tuition and fees — can be far less than the "Cost of Attendance", an official estimate created by each college that also...

February 10, 2016 In College Planning Blog By Thomas Kleese

Counting All the Costs of College

In the coming weeks I’ll be sharing videos, blogs and resources to help families better understand and prepare for all the costs of college. Precisely because a college education has become an incredibly expensive investment, much of my time will be devoted to financial considerations,...

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December 1, 2015 In College Planning Blog By Thomas Kleese

Holiday Survival Strategies–Your College Conversation Playbook

From a football perspective, we’re in the Playoff Push. From a holiday perspective, as a college-bound senior (or junior, or sophomore), you may be anticipating trick plays coming your way in the form of college-themed questions from well-meaning relatives. Remember one of my fundamental rules. DELAY...

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November 25, 2015 In College Planning Blog By Thomas Kleese

Grateful in the Middle

I've been at this college planning gig for nearly 8 years, and I continue to see the same themes over and over again. I find this reassuring because it means that sometimes, what feels uncomfortable and worrisome and maybe even hopeless, is actually normal. I...

OnCampus College Planning

7 years of college…down the drain! How to Graduate in a Reasonable Amount of Time

A College Degree from UW-Madison Will Cost You $100,968 (If You’re Lucky)

Counting All the Costs of College

Holiday Survival Strategies–Your College Conversation Playbook

Grateful in the Middle

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