Building Big College Dreams... And Paying Less For Them!

Smart Plan For College - Where We Build Big College Dreams... and our clients pay less for them

If you're new to Keller College Services and Smart Plan For College, you might be wondering where to start. Well, it all depends on if you're a do-it-yourselfer, you need some help or you want it done for you. Read below to see which profile best suits your family and situation and the appropriate resources best suited for you ...

 

You know you have to put your best-foot-forward with the colleges so that you don't miss out on your one opportunity to make a great impression in the admissions office and get into the colleges you want most. You already have specific colleges already in mind, you're self-motivated and you want to do this and/or coach you student yourself but know following a proven plan makes it so much easier and cuts the amount of time you'll need to do it in half. Here are some places for you to start:

 

The Free "Finding Cash For College" CD
The Get NOTICED, Get IN, Get MONEY Plan For College Quick Start System
The Bronze "College Basics" Group Coaching

 

 

You already have a few colleges in mind, would like a few additional and need shortcuts so the limited time you have to do this is spent getting tasks that will make the greatest difference in the admissions office to get you in to the colleges. You also want to cover the basics when it comes to financial aid so you don't give the colleges reason to deny you money you're eligible for. You're okay taking on some of the work yourself; but, you want expert help available to you when you need it so you can be sure you haven't overlooked anything that could make the difference when it comes to getting into the colleges you want most. More of a "I'll do, but I want someone to review" kind of situation, here are the solutions we recommend for you:

 

The Get NOTICED, Get IN, Get MONEY Plan For College Quick Start Program
The VIP Small Group Coaching Intensive
The Gold "College Essentials" Coaching Program

 

 

You're committed to getting the best results possible and know you want to get in to a great college that is the right fit for you academically, socially AND financially. You are open to a lot of possible colleges so that you get the best results possible. You wisely realize that when you "don't know what you don't know" careless mistakes can be made that make college more stressful and more expensive than it really needs to be. You want the most help possible when it comes to finding great colleges, presenting yourself to them, and getting all of the scholarship, grant and financial aid money available to you so you keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket. For your situation, this is where you belong:

 

The VIP Small Group Coaching Intensive
Private One Day Coaching Session
The Platinum "College Comprehensive" Coaching Solution

 

 

 

Thinking about an out of state public university? You’ll need to plan carefully…

March 2, 2012
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College Planning: 5 Tips To Pay Less for College

February 20, 2012

The college search and selection process should be an exciting time for students. Unfortunately, out-of-control college costs all too often, frankly, suck much of the fun out of the process. Waiting until you get the college bill will be too late, so here are five tips for paying less for college. Incorporating them as early [...]

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College Planning: Making The Most of College Campus Visits

February 13, 2012

College visits are often an expensive proposition, so plan on doing some serious research before you ask your parents to commit time, energy, and resources to a college visit! Randomly visiting colleges that may or may not be a good fit is NOT part of a smart college plan. A college should be a “serious contender” [...]

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College Planning: What’s Your Dream?

February 7, 2012

I met Joe recently to discuss with him and his parents his plans to attend college. His parents described him as “reluctant and not too interested in college.”  And, it’s true, Joe didn’t seem very interested in our conversation at the moment, so I asked him why that was.  His answer was surprising.  He said [...]

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Have you asked “Why?” lately?

January 24, 2012

I had a conversation with a student and his mom the other day. It just came about in passing — they’re not clients of mine (they should be, but that’s for another time).  While we were chit-catting while waiting in a very slow moving line…he mentioned he wanted to apply to Penn State — was [...]

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College Bound High School Juniors: Is It Time for a Family Intervention?

January 10, 2012

This week, I’d like to share with you a very real story. I hear variations of this story every year, and every year, my heart breaks because the college process shouldn’t be stressful and combative. Susie is thinking about what college she wants to attend. But, here’s the problem:  Susie hasn’t got the first clue [...]

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Enthusiasm For College. Do You Have It?

December 19, 2011

I’m not asking are you enthusiastic about a particular college, but rather are you enthusiastic about this next big chapter in your life? Are you enthusiastic about going off to college? I ask this because it’s important. Enthusiastic people tend to be upbeat and positive, they make things happen because they’re, well, enthusiastic!  And, for [...]

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Q: WHAT IS “FINANCIAL AID”?

December 5, 2011

A: Financial aid operates under this simple premise: Colleges and the government assume the primary responsibility for paying for college is with the family and student…When financial resources are considered, some families fall short; that is when financial assistance is considered. Therefore, FINANCIAL AID is the money which colleges offer students to help them pay [...]

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College Admissions: To Interview or Not to Interview – That is the question!

November 29, 2011

The college interview is a dying art. Many colleges have gone away from the interview – it’s time consuming and it can be difficult (for the interviewer, not just the interviewee) But, if a college you’re interested in is interested in an interview, should you do it?  Maybe. If talking with you would be like [...]

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Is an Ivy League degree worth the $250,000+ investment?

November 22, 2011

When economists Alan Krueger at Princeton and Stacy Dale at Mathematica Policy Research looked at just this question, their findings might surprise you. In a nutshell, when these researchers looked at the same type of students regardless of the colleges they graduated from, the outcomes in terms of earning potential were virtually the same.  That’s [...]

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