College Planning

Navigating the college admissions process and the maze of financial demands that come with it can be overwhelming. Every institution has unique requirements; some offer better financial benefits than others. Determining what’s best for your student can be time-consuming and confusing, but FireDream can help.

We have partnered with Peace of Mind (POM) College Consulting to help students and families across the country create individualized financial plans that work for them and their target schools.

We also provide help with:

• SAT and ACT preparation
• College applications
• Essay review
• Scholarship searches
• FAFSA form completion

We’ll take the stress out of the arduous college planning process and give you peace of mind that you have identified the right school with the right financial package.

Did you know…

• Seventy percent of FAFSA forms include errors that could cost you $1000s
• You can use OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY to pay for your child's education
• An “expensive” private school may end up costing less than a "cheaper" state school
• You can appeal an award letter
• FAFSA's formula dictates how much you can afford to pay
• Parents and students waste a lot of time chasing dead-end scholarships
• There are three steps you should take to ensure you pay as little as possible out of pocket for college

NOW is the time to start preparing for your child's future in higher education!

We'll show you…

• How to let Uncle Sam pay for part or all of your child's college education
• How to make your student stand out when applying for admissions and scholarships
• How to use strategies that will increase your need-based and merit-based aid
• How to choose the right school for your child's aspirations and maximize financial aid from that institution
• How to maximize the scholarship money you can get from the schools that are highest on your child's wish list and most closely match their essential criteria
• How to navigate recent FAFSA changes to ensure you complete the forms effectively, correctly, and on time