A Big Announcement and a Favor
Today I have a big announcement to make! And a quick favor to ask. First, an exciting update For the last year, I've been on a beeline to having my book LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward out in December of...
Your Kid’s in 10th Grade? Remember, do THIS by December 31, 2015
Parents, if your child is in 10th grade right now, you have just a matter of days or hours left to do this very important thing. Note to my email newsletter subscribers: Did you not receive an email newsletter from me on Monday, December 28? On that date gmail...
Breathe Deep—Thoroughly Enjoy This Holiday With Your Teen Still at Home
Mom, Dad, I know your holidays are busy. You're working frantically to get all the shopping, cooking, and decorating done so that all the holiday magic will appear to flow effortlessly at your house. I know it's a lot—especially in addition to everything else you do...
Why College Students RUN to Work at UPS Each December
Most college students would love to earn significant money while on a December college break. Tell the students you care about—UPS may be the place to apply (for more reasons than just the paycheck). What does UPS provide in addition to a paycheck? A lot. 1....
Grandparents, Here’s How to Give COLLEGE SAVINGS as Holiday Gifts
This article on how grandparents can give college savings as holiday gifts was updated on October 21st, 2024. Most grandparents love to dote on their beloved grandchildren, but let's face it. Older kids and teens are notoriously hard to shop for. How can grandparents...
How to Find Great Scholarships—While Sidestepping Scholarship Scams
Two weeks ago on this blog I talked about what I do to get high school and college students excited about applying for college scholarships. (That post included a great list of excellent scholarships students can apply for, so if you missed that one—be sure to go back...
REMINDER: Free Technical College Training For 1600 Minnesotans — Best Day to Apply Coming Soon
A few months ago I posed the question: "Could your child end up wealthier and happier by not going to college?" This question has sparked a national conversation that's helping many students choose good-fitting, well-paying, minimal debt career paths they might not...
I’ve Created a Small Army of Kids EXCITED about Applying for Scholarships. (Here’s a Bunch to Apply For!)
About a month ago I filled a room to overflowing with teens and parents eager to learn how to write a scholarship application essay that would "Make Them Say WOW." 17-year-old boys ran around setting up more tables for me, even though it meant that their long legs had...
In MN? You Can Help Refugees From All Over The World This Week
I (and others like me) have been actively looking for a way to help refugees. Over and over I keep thinking: "What if it had been me who'd lost everything and had to flee my homeland with a baby in my arms? Who would help me?" If you live in Minnesota, here's info...
“HELP! My Parents Are Refusing to Help Me!”
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post for parents who erroneously believe that if they'll just refuse to put their financial info on their child's FAFSA form, their child will get additional financial aid for college. Student, if your parents are refusing to help...
11 Colleges and Universities That Give Out Astounding Amounts of Financial Aid and Scholarship Money
Want a shortcut to getting your kid through college debt-free? If one of these colleges is a good fit for your son or daughter, you may have just struck gold. The 11 colleges and universities below are known for lavishing astounding amounts of financial aid and...
What’s More Important Than Getting Your Kid Through College Debt Free?
Can a 20-Something Pay Off Debt by Living on 51% of Her Income?
Is it possible for a struggling 20-something to get completely out of debt (including student loan debt) using a one-year shopping ban and living on 51% of her income? Today I'm featuring an outstanding article written by Laura Shin for Forbes. As you read it, give...
Can’t My College Kid Just Declare Independence From Me?
The dad was smiling at me, like he had a special secret that no one else knew. He folded his arms, rocked back on his heels, and got ready to tell me just why he was never going to need my help getting his kids' college paid for. “I don’t have to worry about that,” he...
Why “Follow Your Passion!” is Terrible Career Advice
"We need to see you right away," the anxious mom told me on the phone, her voice shaking. "Our son is $40,000 in debt from a history degree he's not going to complete, and now he's changing his major to music performance. At this rate, it's going to take him seven...
On September 13th, Everything About Applying for Financial Aid Changed.
As a parent, you're hoping that your kid gets maximum financial aid to help pay for college. Well . . . the timing on how parents apply for financial aid changed radically with an announcement by President Obama on September 13th, 2015. The date to submit the FAFSA...
Worried About the New PSAT Coming Up October 14th?
Parents nationwide are worried about how standardized tests for college entrance are changing. If your child is taking the PSAT exam this coming October 14th, you may be wondering how it will be different from the old PSAT, and what your child should be doing in order...
Great Opportunity to Get Career Direction For Your High Schooler!
Imagine your high school age son up late at night, in his bedroom with his desk light burning, reading a book on software design or motivating employees or robotics engineering or building construction or funding service-oriented nonprofits -- just because he's...
Today, a Great Comic For You to Read!
Today I'm featuring a great "Sheldon" comic that I think everyone should read. To see the entire comic, click here: https://www.sheldoncomics.com/archive/150915.html To read and enjoy more wonderful Sheldon comics, click here. To find out how you can help your 15 -...
I WAS QUOTED EXTENSIVELY IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT TODAY!
When the reporter from U.S. News and World Report called to ask me for an interview about MCAT prep, I immediately said yes. The changes to the MCAT that took place in April of 2015 were massive and sweeping -- so it's important that premed students don't study for it...
About
Hi, I’m Jeannie Burlowski.
I am a full-time academic strategist, conference speaker, and author of the book “LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward.”
My writing and speaking provide parents a clear, step-by-step checklist so they can set their kids up to succeed brilliantly in college, graduate debt-free, and move directly into careers they excel at and love.
For more than 20 years, I’ve helped students apply to highly competitive law, medical, business, and grad schools. I still do that from my website GetIntoMedSchool.com.
I am married, and my husband and I have a son and a daughter. We live in Minneapolis.
Hi, I'm Jeannie Burlowski.
My background as an academic strategist provides ideal foundation for me to help parents of kids ages 12–26 set those kids up to graduate college debt-free, ready to jump directly into careers they excel at and love.
I do this primarily through my book LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward. LAUNCH provides parents clear, step-by-step instructions for this journey.
Regular readers of my free email newsletter get additional help from me. Gentle reminding about what to do when, and first access to my live and online sessions, strategy updates, and TRIBE Membership.
My team and I are leading a debt-free college revolution. We hope you'll join us!
Hi, I'm Jeannie Burlowski.
My background as an academic strategist provides ideal foundation for me to help parents of kids ages 12–26 set those kids up to graduate college debt-free, ready to jump directly into careers they excel at and love.
I do this primarily through my book LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward. LAUNCH provides parents clear, step-by-step instructions for this journey.
Regular readers of my free email newsletter get additional help from me. Gentle reminding about what to do when, and first access to my live and online sessions, strategy updates, and TRIBE membership.