Parent Advantages

Highschool is a time of emotional and physical maturation. Children are doing the messy work of forming their own identity, discovering who they are and what they want to do. In most situations there is a normal tension between parent and child. In some cases the child rebells against all parental attempts to help them make good plans. Preparing for college and making a sound college choice adds more stress to an already tense relationship. We understand that you want to make sure your child is prepared for a successful future. We are there to help you achieve your goals.

Parents do you know that:

• 41% of the students that start college never graduate.
• The national average to acquire a “4” year degree is 5.2 years.
• The average college student changes majors 3-4 times.
• The cost to change majors is estimated to be $8,000.
• College students graduate with an average of $27,000 in loan debt (excludes parent loan debt).
• College seniors have an average of $3,700 of credit card debt.
• College graduates will make less money than their parents after graduation (inflation adjusted dollars) and graduate with more debt.
• High school guidance counselors spend only 1/3 of their time on post secondary admissions counseling.
• Only about 3% of financial aid comes from private scholarships.
• Colleges with the largest endowments give the most free money to students.

Why choose College Navigators?

• We take the stress off YOU.
• We tell you what you CAN do to help your child.
• We will save you a significant amount of money.
• Guidance counselors are not able to provide individualized help.
• We can help parents with the FAFSA.
• Your child will be ready for a fantastic, fulfilling future after graduation.
• We connect with the student.
• We explain financial realities to the students in ways they can understand.
• We facilitate a financial discussion between parents and student.
• College Navigators provides the most up to date information.
• We direct the students to the best colleges for them.
• We provide a personal master time line with deadline dates.
• College Navigators encourages the student every step of the way.

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