College Planning Help From the Higher Education Consultants Association

College planning is exciting, but it can also sometimes be stressful.

The members of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) are here to help.

Our members are professional educational consultants specializing in guiding families through every step of the college admissions process, from choosing the right colleges to preparing college applications. Learn how an educational consultant can help.

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HECA College Planning Resources

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HECA members have provided the following articles to help you and your family get started with the college admissions process:

College Planning

• How to Find the Right College
• Tips on Researching Colleges
• Advice for Parents
• Advice for International Students
• How to Choose an Educational Consultant
• Making the Most of College Fairs
• Career Planning and Your College Search
• Want to Be a Lawyer? Choose the Right College First
• Advice for Students With Learning Disabilities

College Applications

• College Essay Tips
• Finding Your Voice in Your College Essays
• College Interview Advice
• Making Your Final College Choice
• College Waitlist Advice

Paying for College

• Paying for College
• How to Compare Financial Aid Offers