Scholars will
1. Learn if and when to appeal financial aid awards.
2. Distinguish between effective and ineffective strategies for appealing financial aid awards.
3. Brainstorm reasons to ask for more aid.
4. Write an appeal letter that includes a clear "ask" and a specific "why."

As an independent college counselor and education consultant for federal and state granted-funded programs, I have developed award-winning college and career readiness programs that have been scaled and replicated in several schools and districts. In these capacities, as well as my formed district and building roles, I have helped thousands of students of varied socioeconomic and academic programs succeed in getting accepted into the colleges, universities, and post-secondary institutions of their choice. Ninety-five percent (95%) of Pinnacle Prep scholars get into one or more of their top three choices. I consider my own two children’s success my greatest college counseling accomplishments because both graduated valedictorian (two years apart), were accepted to Stanford, MIT, five-six Ivy League universities, and several Top 20 colleges, and earned $2.5 million in merit scholarships together.  I have helped both of my children and many of my Pinnacle Prep scholars seek and secure better financial awards.

The student may need to reference his/her financial aid award from the college or university.