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 20something 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: http://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...
Are You “Helping” or “Enabling” Your Teen? Here’s How to Tell.
Do you ever worry that you might have slipped over the edge from "helping" to "enabling" your teen? Today I'm featuring a post by Susie Garlick, a mother three who's also an author, a parenting teacher, and a Licensed Associate Counselor in the State of Arizona....
Got an 11th Grader? Maximize Financial Aid by Deciding THIS Before December 31, 2015
Note to parents: The September 13th, 2015 announcement by President Obama which I blogged about here has made this post obsolete. Parents of students who are in 11th grade during the 2015-2016 school year are no longer able to take advantage of the strategies...
The Surprising Reason Your Kid Should Apply to At Least One College That’s Far Out of State
I know, I know. You have a lot of people telling you that the local state university is your kid's bargain basement choice. Well . . . Unless your child is able to become a part of the honors program at that state university, this is not likely to be true. For the...
Two Words That Can Turn YOUR TEENS Into Millionaires
13-year-old Chicago resident Michael wanted to become a millionaire, but he didn't want to work 86 years at the Illinois minimum wage in order to get there. How could this middle schooler accomplish his goal without turning to crime or workaholism? This inspiring...
Hillary Clinton, Here’s How You Should REALLY Spend that $350 Billion in Student Loan Debt Relief
Hillary Clinton caused an unexpected dustup recently when she tweeted on August 12th: "How does your student loan debt make you feel? Tell us in 3 emojis or less." The angry responses from students and others were blistering. My personal favorite response to this...
Happiest College Breaks Start with These Boundaries
You're a loving parent—so of course you want to make your kid's future college breaks as warm and memorable as possible. But will you be able to do that if your newly-flown offspring comes home snarly and inconsiderate? What if your newly-minted college student...
“Student Loan Debt Isn’t Really That Big A Deal.” True or False?
“Why the big emphasis on avoiding student debt?” some parents and school administrators wonder. “Everyone gets student loans, don’t they? That’s what my guidance counselor told me when I was in high school. Isn’t that just the way it is?” Is that just the way it...
We’re On A Mission To Change the World For College Students!
Over the past five months I've been stunned by how many people without kids are repeatedly, every week, liking, sharing, and commenting on my blog posts. Why are so many people without kids clicking and sharing? One older lady put it to me this way: "There are a lot...
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.