our mission
At Mergent College Advisors, our mission is rooted in empathy and understanding. We're dedicated to walking alongside students and families through every step of the college planning process, offering support and guidance with compassion. Our goal is to alleviate the stress and uncertainty surrounding college admissions, ensuring that every student feels heard, valued, and empowered to pursue their dreams. With a heartfelt commitment to integrity and excellence, we're here to make the journey to higher education as smooth and rewarding as possible.
Who We Are...
We are a team of dedicated financial planning professionals with years of experience helping families navigate the complexities of paying for college. Our background in finance, education, and counseling gives us a unique perspective on the challenges that parents face in today’s rapidly changing educational landscape. We are committed to offering personalized, transparent, and effective solutions that make a real difference.
Why We Do It...
We understand that the prospect of paying for college can be daunting. Rising tuition costs, complex financial aid forms, and the fear of long-term debt can create significant stress for parents. We’re here to alleviate that stress by providing clear, actionable plans that are tailored to your unique situation. Our goal is to ensure that your child can pursue their academic goals while you maintain your financial security.
Our Approach...
Our approach is rooted in collaboration and personalization. We start by understanding your financial situation, your child’s educational aspirations, and your long-term goals. From there, we craft a detailed plan that includes saving strategies, financial aid optimization, and low-risk funding options. We pride ourselves on being with you every step of the way, providing ongoing support and adjustments to your plan as your needs evolve.
Our Signature Process...
Introducing the Affordable College Mastery program: your roadmap to college success. Designed for parents of college-bound students, this transformative 9-step program is your comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of higher education. From setting your child up for high school success to finding and applying to the perfect college, securing scholarships and financial aid, and selecting the best ways to pay, our program empowers you every step of the way. With expert guidance, actionable strategies, and personalized support, we'll help you unlock opportunities, minimize costs, and ensure a brighter future for your child. Enroll now and embark on the journey to affordable college mastery.
Steps In The Affordable College Mastery Program
PHASE 1: Pre College Preparation
This part of the program helps you master the "college mystery" of costs, admissions, financial aid and scholarship awards, and best fit school selection. The GOAL is to clearly create an ideal student resume that will attract the eyes of admission officers.
College Expense Decoder: Understand college expenses without having to be an expert
Perfect Student Resume: Create an ideal student profile that will delight admissions offices
Ideal College Selector: Craft an ideal college list that fits YOUR child's goals and objectives
PHASE 2: Applications and Awards
The next phase of our program occurs in the Junior and Senior Years. We cover how to find a career path for your student, how to take standardized tests, when and how to apply to the right schools, creating a budget strategy to pay for college, and ways to recover your college cost through a "build your own bank program".
Cost Reduction Strategies: Know how to get discounts through scholarships, financial aid, and how to build your own bank.
Application Secrets: Know where and the best techniques to apply to colleges, craft an ideal essay, and how to get a higher rate of acceptance
Ace Standardized Tests: Find out how to get higher scores on the SAT and ACT exams.
PHASE 3: Enrollment and Sendoff
Finally, in the Senior Year of high school, its time to pick the right school, learn how the awards come through, and what to do next in the enrollment process. Have a plan for your student to tackle the steps in admissions and walking on to campus.
Offer Negotiator: Learn how to review offers and make sure you are getting the aid that the school offers.
Enrollment Navigator: Create a checklist for success that makes sure you complete the college requirements for enrollment.
Transition Stress Busters: Effortlessly move the student to school