Find ways to save $50,000 or more in college costs

Our year long College Admissions and Funding CoLab gives you access to experts, community, tools and resources you won’t find on your own.


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Taught by Experts, Without the Expert Price

Leading college counselors Michele and Joanne will be assisted by a variety of topic-specific experts
who will guide you in detailed areas of the college admissions and financing process.

Understanding Financial Aid
Researching Merit Scholarships
Strengths, Abilities, and Career Assessment
Review of Best College Research Tools
Test Prep Strategies
College List Development
Recommendations and Common App Completion
Filling Out Financial Aid Forms: FAFSA & CSS Profile
Essay Coaching
Strategies For Winning Private Scholarships
Review and Comparison of Financial Aid Awards
Loan Guidance
Transition to College Tips and Skills

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Michele Larson

knowledge4college.com

Michele Larson, a Certified College and Financial Planning Expert, works with families to help them successfully navigate the college admissions process. Her mission is to simplify the college planning process and ensure families have affordable college options. Michele’s expertise has helped families of all income levels save thousands of dollars.

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Joanne LaSpina

mycollegehelper.com

Joanne LaSpina works with families on all aspects of college planning. She holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is a Certified Educational Planner, the highest credential within the college counseling profession- a distinction achieved by fewer than 250 people. Joanne is also a professional member of IECA and HECA. 

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Discover the Benefits

When you finish the program:

  • You’ll have the peace of mind knowing your child will attend an affordable college that also fits his/her academic and social needs.
  • Your student will have more clarity on their major and career.
  • You’ll have a plan for how to pay for college.
  • You’ll have options to save $50,000 or more in college costs.

The Resources You Need to Succeed

  • Explanation and Analysis of Expected Family Contribution, Need and Merit Based Aid

  • Choosing a Major and Getting the Most from College Visits

  • Writing a Winning Essay

  • Strategies for Finalizing the College List and Filling Out the Common App 

  • Understanding FAFSA and the CSS Profile

  • Tips and Tricks for SAT/ACT Test Prep

  • How to Research and Win Private Scholarships

  • How to Prepare For Informational Interviews and Create a Resume

  • Financial Aid Review and Appeals Negotiations

  • Developing a 4-Year College Funding Plan

  • Review of College Funding Options

  • Transitioning to College and Adulting Skills

  • Customized Expected Family Contribution Report

  • Aptitudes Assessment and Career Guidance Report

  • Right Fit College Characteristics Report

  • List of Eligible College Specific Merit Scholarships

  • College Aid Comparison Report

  • In-Depth College Profile Reports

  • College Planning and Financial Aid Timeline

  • How To Get A Recommendation

  • Essay Tips

  • Questions for College Visits

  • Dorm Room Recommended Shopping List

Get your specific questions and concerns answered via email. Joanne and Michele will respond within 24 hours.

Our CoLab covers every aspect of college admissions and funding. With classes and expert access spanning a full year, we’ll be there from college visits through move-in day.

Enrollment in the CoLab includes membership in a private Facebook group, where you’ll share the learnings and journey with other CoLab families going through the college admissions and funding process.

Text and email reminders to both students and parents.

Seminars can be viewed live, on replay, and with or without your student. Watch multiple times to glean even more!

These resources will make sure you don’t miss a single detail in the college process. Sign up now!

What People Are Saying

“Joanne's help has been so invaluable through this process. And for sure had it has reduced any tension in our house because I am nagging far less! Please know I'm passing out your cards like candy.”
Susan P.
“Michele at Knowledge4College has an amazing program with her personal approach in working with the student, also a wonderful demeanor in working with the family as a whole. She also provides a big range of knowledge and tools and assessments to prepare a student for college.”
Suzanne H.
"Best money spent on college prep/planning. Joanne's advice and guidance for essays was invaluable."
Sue D.
“Michele has given me such peace of mind, helped me with all the details, which can be so overwhelming. It has helped my kids hone in on what they want to do as a major when they get to college.”
Maureen K.
“What a saving grace Joanne has been. This whole process has been a delight with your help. Without you it would have been horrible and excruciating.“
Kelly C.
“Michele really helped my son stay focused, also helped me as a parent. This is our first try sending a child to college. Michele has really shown me the steps of how to apply for college, about some of the resources that I didn't know were available.”
Shelli W.

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Only 20 spots available! Enrollment ends August 21st, 2018.
$1250
$ 997 or 3 payments of $332
  • Compares to $3000 to $5000 for One on One College Coaching
  • Includes guidance on both college admissions and funding strategies
  • Gives access to resources to find merit scholarships that can reduce college costs by $50,000 or more
  • Feel free to reach Michele at 904-625-0299 x1 or email her at [email protected] with any questions
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The CoLab starts August 21st. Live group classes are scheduled Tuesdays at 8:30pm EST. (Contact us to activate multiple payments.)
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