She Believed She Could, and So She Did
You CAN do this! Getting your kids through college debt-free is achievable! You can achieve this great goal—you just need someone to guide you. For clear, step-by-step help getting your kids through college debt-free and into jobs they love afterward, get a copy of my...
Push On
It takes a lot of internal fortitude to stay with the process of getting your kids through college debt-free. For clear, step-by-step help with the whole process from beginning to end, get my book:
The Importance of Small Steps
Which ladder would you rather climb? For small, manageable steps toward debt-free college, get a copy of my book.
We are Getting Through
Getting your kid through college debt-free is just like any other endeavor in life—you get to that goal by moving forward, one step at a time. You got through that last part, didn't you? Then you are getting through. For clear, step-by-step help getting your kids...
I’m Not Behind or Unproductive
This holiday season, don't forget to have some empathy and kindness for yourself. To lessen your stress about debt-free college for your kids, read just the first two chapters of my book.
Got Irresponsible Kids? Immediate Help Here
Today I'm featuring an article by Debbie Pincus, MS LMHC that originally appeared on empoweringParents.com. If you're worn out by parenting irresponsible kids—if you feel at a loss as to what to do about it—this article is for you. Debbie's article on parenting...
The Genius Way to Hack the Education System
Today, let's talk about a genius way you can hack the education system for any kid age 15 and up. If you'll use just one simple tool—and just about two hours of your time—you can hack the education system so that it works better for the uniquely created kids you care...
Debt-Free College? Really? YEP. Start Here.
Debt-free college? Is that even possible for ordinary families? YEP. No matter your current income level, and even if your kids don't get a single scholarship. Debt-free college is achievable. Here's the starting line. Recently, Parents.com did an article on me. They...
Why Your Kid Needs a STRENGTHS Coach (More Than a Sports Coach)
Right now you're thinking, "A strengths coach? What is that? And how do I find one for my kid?" In this brief article, I'll cover exactly that. First, understand what strengths coaching is—in just 100 words. You've heard of the Gallup organization, right? Gallup is...
In My Keynote Address—I Made This Amazing Promise
On Sunday, October 4th, 2020, I was the keynote speaker at the online College Planning Untangled conference. Below is a small segment of that keynote. (If you've followed me for a while—can you guess what key principle I was speaking about here?) I said: "Here's our...
Melanie Lockert’s Jolting Student Loan Debt Wake-Up Call
Melanie Lockert of Los Angeles, California tells about the jolting student loan debt wake-up call she had right after completing grad school. Lockert's jolting student loan debt wake-up call Lockert had wisely worked multiple part-time jobs throughout school, and for...
Two Sentences to Help Your Teen Achieve More This Year
You'd love to help your teen achieve more this year—but motivating teens can be so hard. And you have limited time and energy for trying anything fancy. Here—2 sentences that can help your teen achieve more this year. Throw these sentences into family conversation...
Got Kids or Grandkids Ages 12–26? You Need This
You'd love to see the kids you love get through college debt-free. It's easier than you think—especially if you can start early. Register instantly below—for free, courtesy of Thrivent Financial. Choose one, or attend all three of these free online events: 1. April...
Your Med School Application—So Strong It Both Gets You In, And Gets You Money
I wrote this article on creating a strong med school application at the request of the Harvard Crimson. You'd love to put together a med school application so strong that it both gets you in, and gets you money to help pay for med school. Other students are...
My 1/2-Day STRATEGIC COLLEGE STUDENT Class Changed This Kid’s Life
It was 8:35 am on a Saturday, and I was standing at a whiteboard in a large classroom—drawing diagrams I'd need for the class I was about to teach. From behind me I heard a young male voice. "Hi, I'm early. I wanted to say hi to you." I turned to see a high school boy...
You Want to Write a Book? Do It.
Today I'm sharing a bit about my own author journey—in hopes of saving you years of wasted effort. When I started out to write a book, I had a message that I knew could change the world for students and parents. I'd already been a professional writer for over 25...
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Grandparents Are Helping—Without Spending a Penny [Free Webinar]
Increasingly, grandparents are helping families get on the path toward debt-free college—and they're doing it without spending one penny more than they are right now. Join me for a free webinar titled How Grandparents Are Lighting the Way to Debt-Free College For the...
Fast Track to Real Job Skills—Wow—Look at SkillsUSA
Parents dread paying $100,000 for college—only to find out afterward that their kids have graduated with a boatload of forgotten classroom learning—but no real job skills and zero job prospects. The key to getting a great job after college—is developing actual job...
Scholarships? Easy Peasy—Starting In 8th Grade (Free Webinar)
This month I'm making applying for scholarships easier than ever. Join me for a free webinar designed to whet your kid's appetite for applying for scholarships. In just one hour, you and your kids will hear me teach a short-cut, two-step strategy that helps students...
Tech School and College? Both—? Wow!
You've heard that two years of tech school education could get your kid straight into a well-paying career as early as age 20. Still, you hesitate to even suggest it. Mostly because you've always thought of your child as college material. How about this radical...
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.