Did you know that FAFSA Changed? Join Jean Burk and College Prep Genius. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Here is the information you need now. FAFSA 2024  The rollout was late, and the problem with rolling out the new FAFSA is that it is three months late; schools have hard deadlines for applications, and this may mess up some of the college deadlines. Check with the college. Everyone should fill out the FAFSA – even if you think you make too much money. Take advantage of it even if you do not qualify for other aid (Institutional aid). It has to be through this ..read more

College Grants #68 What are college grants? And is college worth it if you are saddled in debt? You may go to college for only four years and yet have to pay for twenty! College can be for anyone and in this episode, we look at grants as a way to help pay for college tuition. Hold on to your seat and listen as Jean Burk shares her knowledge with you! College GRANTS College grants consist of the money you don’t have to pay back. Gov. grant FAFSA – mistakes and how to sign up for it. Some colleges offer endowments – such as the Moody Bible Institute through federal and institutional grants ..read more

Best of College Prep Genius – Must Know College Checklist with Jean Burke When you are ready to visit a college do you know what to look for?  Here is the must know college checklist of important information to find the very best college for your child. Celebrate with us! Jean Burk is a Fox News Contributor – she was recently a guest on Fox and Family with Lisa Brady! Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius  Podcast #54 Replay   Must Know College Checklist Show Notes Visit top two schools, Ask yourself questions; Am I comfortable walking around? Can I be friends with these peop ..read more

FAFSA – 12 Best Kept Secrets Application Tips with Jean Burk Episode 62 Here are the FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets. Did you know that 80-90% of families make mistakes on the FAFSA that cost them tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship money? This information is timely before October 1 – so please listen and share this show with your friends with college-bound students. Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius, and Jean Burk- author of the award-winning curriculum for SAT prep. Show Notes: FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets Did you know that many times students do not complete the FAFSA application com ..read more

Must Know College Checklist with Jean Burk When you are ready to visit a college do you know what to look for?  Here is the must know college checklist of important information to find the very best college for your child. Celebrate with us! Jean Burk is a Fox News Contributor – she was recently a guest on Fox and Family with Lisa Brady!   Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius  Podcast #54   Must Know College Checklist Show Notes Visit top two schools, Ask yourself questions; Am I comfortable walking around? Can I be friends with these people? Make a checklist to compare ..read more

Let’s Talk About the SAT and Athletic Scholarships with Jean Burk Episode 13 Raise Your Hand …if you are interested in your athlete getting a scholarship! Really? SAT and Athletic Scholarships going hand-in-hand? So, your child is interested in playing sports on the college level. What’s a parent to do? Full scholarships are available but does your child have the grades, and more importantly the SAT scores to be admitted to the college of their dreams? Or…does the college or university of their dreams have the major they desire? There are so many questions that pertain to SAT and athletic sch ..read more

SAT Changes ~ Episode 90 What are the SAT changes? Is the SAT going away? In this podcast Jean Burk shares her expertise with all of you, and here is the inside scoop! College prep is important. Visit Jean’s website and online classes at CollegePrepGenius.com Many changes are coming and this podcast will help you get prepared. Tests typically change every ten years or so, and upcoming this is happening again. There are so many rumors that are not true, and one of them is that the SAT is no longer necessary or any test. This is not true. The SAT, ACT, and CLT are here to stay. Why? Test scores ..read more

7th and 8th Grade College Checklist ~ Episode 89 Is your 7th and 8th grader thinking about college, do you need a college checklist? There is no time like present and there are ways to prepare early, only if you are interested in those scholarship opportunities! Visit Jean Burk at CollegePrepGenius.com  Jean offers online classes, in-person and live online sessions as well. Listen to past episodes here on College Checklists: Ultimate College Checklists Grades 9-10 here. College Checklists 11-12th grade here. Creating good study habits is a good way to prepare for college. Does your c ..read more

Secret College Funding Formula ~ Episode 88 What is the secret college funding formula? Can you qualify to earn free college or get a full or partial scholarship? Jean Burk shares great information about what colleges look for regarding need vs merit. Visit College Prep Genius for more information for online classes, in-person boot camps, online boot camps, and upcoming membership classes (more information coming soon.) [Disclaimer: Jean Burk is not a financial advisor or planner so contact your personal consultant for more details] However, this podcast will help you in becoming educated to s ..read more

Myth No More SAT or ACT Tests ~ Episode 87 There is a myth of no more SAT and ACT tests. Is this true? Is it a reality? Listen to this podcast from the authority of all things college prep, and a reliable source, Jean Burk! Visit Jean’s website at CollegePrepGenius.com There are many wonderful results of students who have taken the online eCourses, virtual boot camps, live classes, and in-person classes. In 2022 Jean has clocked in 17 years of success. There is a rumor going around that the tests will be abolished especially in regard to no more SAT and ACT tests. At one point the tests were c ..read more