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...
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...
Parents, if you can—try not to embarrass your kids. But if you just can't help yourself—go ahead and do it up big! Because nobody knows and loves your kids like you do. I'm Jeannie Burlowski, and I'm the author of this book: It's a reference book, so nobody reads the...
Many of us have been repenting, in tears, of our own lack of action—lack of paying attention—when it comes to racial injustice. Now we wonder, "What can I do?" One thing is—remain engaged. Not grow weary in well-doing. We can't let our fiery conviction that change...
Friends, I'm heartbroken over what is happening in Minneapolis and around the United States. I've been fighting against income and education inequality as hard as I can for 10 years. Thank you to all who have helped me. I am redoubling my efforts—if I can just see...
On Memorial Day, 2020, we remember those who have risked their lives, and given their lives for us. And we as adults pledge to make a difference. We pledge to help build courage and character into the teens and 20-somethings we care about—so much so that they're able...
I'm spending Memorial Day having as much fun as I possibly can—and I hope you are too. Whenever I take time off like this, I like to point you to some of my most helpful recent articles that you may have missed. This gives you a chance to catch up—right on a week when...
How will you get your daughter through college debt-free? Step by step. The same way you've gotten her through every other thing in life. For clear, step-by-step help getting your kids to one of life's most monumental goals, it takes only 7 hours to read my book: You...
Join me live, online, on Saturday May 9th, 2020 for fresh inspiration on applying for scholarships. Bring the kids (ages 12–26), and invite friends and family all over the U.S. to join you. Easiest Way to Win College Scholarships—Starting in 8th Grade Free Webinar...
The recording below contains critically important student loan info for during the pandemic. Forward this article on to anyone you know who's spent any amount of time in college—ever. (As well as the parents who might have cosigned loans for them.) You may have heard...
This year, I've got exciting holiday plans—and they affect you. 1. One of my holiday plans is—I'm getting help with completely revamping the look of this website. When I finish this revamp, it'll be easier for my new visitors to understand what I do—and it'll be...
In late August of 2019, I made an exciting announcement to the parents who follow me. Low-cost, personal debt-free college planning help from me—coming soon! At that time I wrote to the parents who follow me: "I'm going to be bringing together a tribe—a group of...
Your child's headed off to college this fall—and you're wondering how you're going to get all the boxes and totes from your house to there. Or maybe your child's moving out of a college residence hall soon, heading off to another adventure. What's he going to do with...
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...
Imagine your 7th grader earning real transferable college credit for the knowledge she just gained in her middle school history class. Are you astounded that this is possible? Students of all ages can turn their regular school learning into real college credit in 33...
Are you a parent wondering if student loan debt is really that big a deal? Watch this powerful, entertaining video by Adam Carroll at TEDx UWMilwaukee. It'll be the best 15 minutes you'll spend on your kid this year.
Imagine your child writing a scholarship application essay where she writes in detail about what it was like to have a Japanese college student living in her home for three weeks. There are so many interesting ways to go with this kind of material -- I can't even...
On some middle school and high school campuses, parents form an organization where they meet together monthly to strategize how they can get their kids through college debt-free. (The free, step-by-step resources on my website make great discussion material for a...
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.