Published columns by LaunchPhase2

Mid-year switch to SAT test prompts angst
On December 23, 2015, Colorado’s Department of Education (CDE) announced surprising testing changes after reviewing bids from both the ACT and the College Board test providers. CDE awarded a five year contract to the College Board; the revised Preliminary SAT (PSAT)...
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Millennials Eager to Dream Big for a Bright Tomorrow
The future has never looked brighter. Earlier this year, millennials (adults ages 18 to 34 in 2015) became the largest share of the American workforce, according to Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. This is good news for all of us because this...
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Overnight visits to a college provide better feel for future
Summertime’s freedom from school is cherished by teenagers, so the last thing they may want to consider in summer plans is a college visit. However, for high school students who plan to attend college, campus visits are a crucial part of the college choice process....
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This year’s graduates face awesome responsibility
Congratulations to the graduates of the class of 2015! Earning high school diplomas or college degrees deserves a celebration. These achievements represent the years of learning and effort that were often accompanied with juggling the demands of academics, sports,...
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Evaluating and Comparing Financial Aid Award Letters
By now students have received college acceptance letters and are weighing each school’s pros and cons prior to the May 1 deposit deadline. As the cost of attendance is an important consideration for most families, it is a good idea to scrutinize financial aid award...
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Evaluating, comparing financial aid award letters
By now students have received college acceptance letters and are weighing each school’s pros and cons prior to the May 1 deposit deadline. As the cost of attendance is an important consideration for most families, it is a good idea to scrutinize financial aid award...
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