You can read Everything You Need to Know to Fill Out the 2023-24 CSS Profile on my College Prep Mom blog. In addition to filing the FAFSA, some schools and scholarships also require the College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile). If that is the case, the school will share its CSS Profile code with you. To … Read More
You can read 2023-24 FAFSA – Tips, Resources & Personal Thoughts on my College Prep Mom blog. FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been the subject of most college prep correspondence this week. It makes sense when you note that the office of Federal Student Aid provides more than … Read More
If your teens are like mine, then they have started to get invited to college fairs and open houses. Many colleges are also offering visits both virtual and in-person. It can be a lot. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I will be sharing “college prep this week” information on Saturdays. This week, I … Read More
Happy October! I hope that September went smoothly for you and your families. Thankfully, my family is all settled into the new school year transition. Meanwhile, I have been hard at work planning out the remainder of the year which is my busiest season work-wise. I have 30+ recipes in my queue to share with … Read More
As many of you know, my oldest son Michael is a senior this year – a part of the high school class of 2022. Since many of you readers have been with me since he was one, that means many of your teens will be graduating soon also! Then & Now Last year, we asked … Read More
Do you have any plans for the summer? When asked, I didn’t have an answer to that question. This past week, I mainly rested and made loose plans for the next 10 weeks. Now, I have an answer. Overall, I just want to enjoy loving my husband and kids this summer. It’s our last summer … Read More
We waited until the last minute to make our decision regarding where our youngest son Sean will attend high school this fall. Like many NYC students, Sean received two offers. We ended up choosing our local high school instead of the NYC specialized high school. Initially, my husband and I thought that we would go … Read More
Father’s Day 2021 is on Sunday, June 20th. I ordered the gifts for my husband, father and father-in-law earlier this week. In case you still need some suggestions for the dads or dad-like figures in your life, I’m sharing 21 “dad-approved” Father’s Day present ideas. Gift Shopping Tip Be sure to sign up for a … Read More
Recently, I was asked how to shop for groceries on a budget. I think that the tips that I shared are simple but helpful so I’m sharing them with you too. Just keep in mind that when you have teen sons and a husband with large appetites, the word “budget” is relative! How to Shop … Read More
Father’s Day 2021 is on Sunday, June 20th. Let’s hear it for the dads – this year more than ever! I had one of the best Mother’s Day/Mother’s May last month so I want to make sure that dads are celebrated this month. I will be sharing ideas for Father’s Day tees and a giveaway … Read More
