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STUDENTS WITH ADMISSION ESSAYS & MORE

"We are calling to let you know that we're offering you early admission to our school … Everyone in the office read your essay. We all think that you will be an exceptional asset to next year's freshman class. A merit package will be coming in the mail to you soon." — Call from Admissions to a Perfect Fit Student

Your college admission essay presents your voice to the college. An admissions counselor will look at each piece of information you send in your application package, saving the essay for last.

While your application might be the tenth in case pile or it might be the twentieth, we want to make sure that your essay wakes up your reader. Your reader might read your essay on a sunny afternoon or late into a stormy evening. Those are the factors you can’t control.

We specialize in inspiring your student’s best essay writing.

"Our daughter didn't know what to write for her college admission essay. When she started with you, Patti, it all became natural and almost ... easy. " — South Pasadena Parent  

At Perfect Fit, we're experts on the Common Application, the UC prompts (PIQs), and all the supplemental topics. From Yale to Notre Dame, USC, the University of Chicago, and Carnegie Mellon, we know what it takes to be a star applicant. Our process will help you find your voice as you discover what you want from college and life.  We will make you irresistible.

FINANCIAL AID

There is no chance for the pursuit of a higher education without the money to pay for it. Contact us for complete help with any financial aid issue. We can even do your FAFSA for you!

Schools are now required to be transparent about the total cost of education. You can find real numbers on any college’s financial aid page. In addition, you can also find a link to the college’s Net Price Calculator to see what your award might be at this college. Once you fill in one NPC, the information will self-populate for any other college you’re interested in.

It's important to know where the money comes from:

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

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When it comes to the different types of financial aid, there are four (4) basic types, which include:

1. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Grants are gift aid awarded to students who meet federal, state, and/or university requirements. 

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

  • Federal Work-Study is a federal aid program that offers students employment opportunities on campus and in their communities.

  • FWS is different from other financial aid; it is paid directly to students in the form of wages. This means you can spend these funds however you need to!

  • FWS-eligible students have priority when applying for FWS jobs in the Fall.

  • Students may work up to 20 hours a week.

Benefits of Federal Work-Study

  • Students who work on campus are more engaged and successful in their studies

  • Work-study is linked to better academics! Based on institutional data from previous years, students who have worked on campus have a higher average GPA than students who do not.

2. SCHOLARSHIPS AND INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS

Colleges often offer grants or merit scholarships (free money) to students of exceptional merit. Typical awards are around 49% of the price of tuition. Approximately 80% of students attending private schools receive some sort of award. Students must complete their FAFSA and CSS Profile to be considered for these awards.

  • Scholarships are considered gift aid. They do not need to be repaid. Scholarships fall under three categories: Federal, Institutional, and Outside. Eligibility and requirements may differ across scholarship types. 

  • To become eligible for federal scholarships, you must submit a FAFSA application. The FAFSA is open to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens only. To be considered for institutional scholarships, you must submit a CSS Profile. Other requirements include how many hours you are enrolled in, academic merit, and/or other materials such as essays and affiliations.

3. LOANS

  • Educational loans are low-interest loans that must be repaid. Loans are available through the federal government (the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program), in which eligible students borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education. 

  • Educational loans are also available from state and private lenders and are known as alternative loans. We encourage you to compare the available loan options before choosing a lender and to borrow only what you need. Your student loan payments should be only a small percentage of your salary after you graduate. 

4. PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS

This group represents the smallest source of money.  These scholarships can also reduce the amount of money awarded by the institution.  For this reason, private scholarships are most beneficial to affluent students who qualify.

“Herman and I were just given the best Christmas present ever. Wash U sent Melissa a letter saying that they have increased her scholarship from $23k per year to $47k per year!  We can’t thank you enough!” - San Gabriel parent.

There is no chance for the pursuit of a higher education without the money to pay for it.

DOCUMENTS YOU'LL NEED

What You Need to Know for FAFSA

It's best to apply for your FAFSA before February 2nd of the year you apply to college, but you can file anytime before you attend. Go to StudentAid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) website, get a PIN, and download a practice application. Go to CollegeBoard.com and see if your schools also require the CSS Profile.

Follow these steps: 
1) File your FAFSA as soon as you can after January 1st. Filing early increases your chance for Federal Aid.
2) File your CSS Parent Profile as soon as possible after you are sure of the schools your student is applying to and which require the CSS Profile. There is a fee per school.

GATHER THESE DOCUMENTS

  • 1) Your most recent federal income tax form, filled out or blank.

  • 2) A copy of your federal return for last year.

  • 3) W-2 forms

  • 4) Your 1099s

  • 5) If self-employed, a record of all income received and a record of all business expenses.

  • 6) Records of any untaxed income (social security payments, welfare checks, tax-exempt interest, etc.)

  • 7) Bank statements

  • 8) Brokerage statements

  • 9) Mortgage statements

  • 10) Student's social security number and driver's license number

  • 11) If you own a business, the business's financial statements

  • 12) Any other investments and records

  • 13) Records of any child support paid or received

  • 14) Records of medical and dental expenses that have been paid or charged to your credit card during the base income year.

  • 15) Records of any college tuition paid

  • 16) Records of any interest paid on education loans in the previous year

  • 17) Records of any education loan payments made in the previous year

  • 18) Records of any pension plans you might be entitled to

You're now ready to fill out your forms carefully, honestly and in exact detail. Or, you may call us and we’ll help do the job for you! It might be easier that way as we're here to help.

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