About GoFarUSA – Who We Are
GoFarUSA is comprised of professionals in the education field that are dedicated to guiding students and parents through the process of college selection and application, along with managing the financial aid network.
A college education may be the largest monetary investment a family undertakes, many times even larger than the family home but to counter this intimidating aspect college graduates can expect to make $1,500,000 more over the course of their lifetime than non-college graduates.
A college education may be the largest monetary investment a family undertakes, many times even larger than the family home but to counter this intimidating aspect college graduates can expect to make $1,500,000 more over the course of their lifetime than non-college graduates.
Our “Best Fit” Philosophy
We believe that there is a “Best Fit” college for everyone. Each student has unique strengths, weaknesses, and potential and those attributes should be understood so as the best college choice can be made. With this in mind, we develop a path towards college acceptance and success.
The vast majority of students are accepted by their first choice and our goal is to help each student find a college environment that will allow him or her to thrive. With 130 colleges in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Eastern Ohio alone the best choice may be college family members and friends have chosen or it may not be. Every person is unique as are their circumstances.
The vast majority of students are accepted by their first choice and our goal is to help each student find a college environment that will allow him or her to thrive. With 130 colleges in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Eastern Ohio alone the best choice may be college family members and friends have chosen or it may not be. Every person is unique as are their circumstances.
Financial Considerations
Sending a child to college should not mean burdening a family with unreasonable debt. What many people do not realize is that many students pay less out of pocket today than 25 years ago.
In fact, 20 billion dollars of financial aid comes from the colleges and 70% of students pay less than $9000 a year.
Every college is different when it comes to awarding aid so it is necessary to investigate college offerings in this area.
GoFarUSA offers complete guidance on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), Income Protection ...the complete Financial Aid Package.
What are the different types of financial aid and what is the difference between what the college offers and what the government supplies? Grants, loans, scholarships, tuition discounts and work-study fall under this category.
GoFarUSA helps families reduce college cost by making wise choices. There are legitimate ways to reduce need and appropriate times to appeal financial aid decisions.
In fact, 20 billion dollars of financial aid comes from the colleges and 70% of students pay less than $9000 a year.
Every college is different when it comes to awarding aid so it is necessary to investigate college offerings in this area.
GoFarUSA offers complete guidance on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), Income Protection ...the complete Financial Aid Package.
What are the different types of financial aid and what is the difference between what the college offers and what the government supplies? Grants, loans, scholarships, tuition discounts and work-study fall under this category.
GoFarUSA helps families reduce college cost by making wise choices. There are legitimate ways to reduce need and appropriate times to appeal financial aid decisions.
The Process Begins with Self-Assessment
A self-assessment will help clarify what excites and interests a student, also, what makes them unique. A high school plan will be developed taking into consideration the classes being taken along with extra-curricular activities. Based on a student’s interests and circumstances courses we can advise on courses, additional extra-curricular activities, community service or summer activities.
Know What a College is Looking For
GoFarUSA is designed to help students find the college where they will truly fulfill their potential and experience the most success. We help students compile a list of the colleges that best match their goals and strengths.
Each school has its own criteria for acceptance and the awarding of financial aid.
Many people do not realize that is not only top athletes and scholars that are desired by colleges. Colleges need students to sustain their existence. Schools compete for musicians, photographers, artists, leaders, writers, computer enthusiasts, debators, along with those who show excellence in volunteer work.
Know What a College is Looking For
GoFarUSA is designed to help students find the college where they will truly fulfill their potential and experience the most success. We help students compile a list of the colleges that best match their goals and strengths.
Each school has its own criteria for acceptance and the awarding of financial aid.
Many people do not realize that is not only top athletes and scholars that are desired by colleges. Colleges need students to sustain their existence. Schools compete for musicians, photographers, artists, leaders, writers, computer enthusiasts, debators, along with those who show excellence in volunteer work.
The Application Process
GoFarUSA works with students on every aspect of the application, including the college essay. We help develop an application that reflects a student’s most positive attributes, strengths and potential.
Taken into consideration will be:
Taken into consideration will be:
- Academic record and test scores
- Extra-curricular activities and community service
- Letters of recommendation
- Essays
- Personal attributes
- Financial Considerations
How Else GoFarUSA Helps
- The college essay may be one of the most difficult and confusing aspect of the application process. It need not be.
- Practice college interviews that will help uncover strengths and weaknesses and makes students comfortable talking about themselves.
- The investigation of colleges and evaluating academic departments within a college.
- Dead-Lines
- Campus Visits
We Explain
- What is Cost of Attendance (COA) and Why is Sticker Price is Meaningless.
- Decisions and Costs to Consider
- Public or Private – what is the difference
- Small Liberal Arts Colleges; What are Liberal Arts?
- In-State or Out-of-State
- Dorms vs. Off-Campus vs. Commuting
- Textbooks
- Meals
- Travel Costs
- …many more as the process progresses
