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Santa Cruz County Educational Consultants
I have worked with these Santa Cruz County professionals who help students with the academic side of college planning.  For specific information on their services, you should visit their websites or contact them directly.  They are not the only educational consultants in the area.
(Alphabetically)

College For You
Olga Euben                   
www.college-for-you.com          
831/430-0305

College Pathfinders        
Judy McNeely             
www.collegepathfinders.com            
831/477-7063

Duffy Grant
831/423-9939  

Options Educational-Career Counseling
Pat Moore     
831/464-7600

Maggie Paul, writer/editor
(essay support only)  
831/469-7406                                                
                                        

You’re Accepted
College Admissions Consultants    
Helen Holt                                                
831/662-2529
   and
Karen Reid                                     
831/475-6993

Helpful Websites  

American Universities
Links to most colleges and Universities
www.clas.ufl.edu/clas/american-universities.html

California Student Aid Commission
Cal Grant Information             
www.csac.ca.gov

College Board             
www.collegeboard.com

Department of Education              
www.ed.gov

FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid     
www.fafsa.ed.gov

Princeton Review                 
www.princetonreview.com

Students.gov
numerous U.S. Government resources       
www.students.gov

Thomson/Peterson's                
www.Petersons.com

Tuition Rx
Extensive College Resources
(available when you sign up for “College Planning News” on this website)

U.S. Savings Bond Calculator
useful to establish the value of your bonds
www.publicdebt.treas.gov/sav/sav.htm

Virtual Campus Tours
www.campustours.com  

 

   

 

 

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