Hello Reader, I hope this special Juneteenth day message finds you well. I hope you got the day off and even if you did not, that you take some time to reflect on what this means for the United States and its people. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 when General Gordon Granger of the Union Army ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation thereby freeing the remaining slaves in Galveston, TX, after the end of the American Civil War. It had been celebrated since then by...
11 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Do you have a rising high school freshman, sophomore or junior in your life? In other words you have someone in your life who would be in grade 9, 10, or 11 by September of this year? Or are you someone who fits this description? If so please read on. If not, please forward this to somebody who fits the above description. I encourage you use CARA in your college planning. The College Admission Readiness Audit (CARA) is a detailed assessment and report that will help prepare your...
15 days ago • 2 min read
June 8, 2025 Is College Still the Path to the American Dream? Hello Reader, I hope you are having a good weekend. College is supposed to be a vehicle for upward mobility and a path to the American dream. But is it still? One thing is certain: it will not/cannot be if it comes with a a huge debt burden. That is why you need college fully funded. Watch the video below to learn more. In CFF College Fully Funded® our focus is helping students get college fully funded. This is our comprehensive...
22 days ago • 2 min read
GFF GradSchool Fully Funded May 25, 2025 Why Your Recommendation Letters Are So Important in Your Grad School Application ↓ Welcome to the May 2025 edition of the GradSchool Fully Funded newsletter! This newsletter is my monthly conversation with you about all things graduate school admissions. If you aspire to attend graduate school in the United States to obtain a master's or Ph.D., and to do so with full funding, then you are in the right place. And if not but you know someone who does,...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Sunday May 18, 2025 When Funding is the Be-All and End-All Hello Reader, I hope spring is treating you well and as it gets warmer we are reminded that summer is just around the corner. At this time prospective college students in the current admission cycle should be finishing up their college plans, having accepted their preferred offers on May 1. However not everyone is celebrating. For some students having admission offers that do not come with adequate funding is the same thing as having...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
GFF GradSchool Fully Funded March 30, 2025 Why Your Personal Statement is the Key to Admission into Grad School with Full Funding ↓ Welcome to the March 2025 edition of the GradSchool Fully Funded newsletter! This newsletter is my monthly conversation with you about all things graduate school admissions. If you aspire to attend graduate school in the United States to obtain a master's or PhD, and to do so with full funding, then you are in the right place. And if not but you know someone who...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Dear Prospective Students and Families, This is a friendly reminder that the early-bird registration deadline for the CFF College Fully Funded® Summer 2025 session is approaching. By registering early, you can save $200 on the program fee. Early-Bird Deadline: Summer 2025 Session: April 25, 2025 Program Start Dates: Summer 2025 Session: June 9, 2025 Program Highlights: 10 weeks of recorded classes 10 weeks of live weekly group coaching sessions 10 weeks of office hours to receive personalized...
4 months ago • 2 min read
February 9, 2025 Why the College List is So Important Hello Reader, I hope you are having a good weekend. In the next few editions of the newsletter, I'll be highlighting what it takes to secure admission into U.S. colleges and universities with full funding. Today, I will focus on the foundation necessary to accomplish this feat: a balanced college list. Watch the video below to learn more about this crucial aspect of the College Fully Funded framework. CFF College Fully Funded® students...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, If you are in the northern hemisphere it is winter and some of us are experiencing really cold temperatures. If you are in the northeastern part of the U.S., I hope you are keeping warm. We are bracing for a major winter storm that is supposed to start in a matter of hours. At the same time wild fires have been pounding Southern California, in and around Los Angeles. Our hearts break for everyone who has been affected. Unfortunately these extreme weather events are becoming more...
5 months ago • 2 min read