April 22, 2025 7:00 pm
Get Into Ivy League & Highly Selective Colleges
April 22, 2025 7:00 pm
How to give your child an (almost) unfair advantage in college admissions over tens of thousands of near-identical competitors…AND how to win boatloads of scholarships, even if you think you “make too much” to qualify for any financial assistance Schneps Media is hosting a free community workshop with local best-selling author and college admissions expert Andrew Lockwood, J.D. for families with children in grades 9-11. At the workshop, you will discover little-known, closely-guarded strategies and tips that could help your son or daughter get accepted to their “Dream College,” and save you tens of thousands off the cost of college…even if you think you can’t “Why bother, families like us get nothing, because we’re PUNISHED for living responsibly, below our means.” Topics include: The inconvenient, politically incorrect truth about what it takes to get into a top college today (hint: it’s not just perfect grades, scores and curing a deadly disease) The biggest college essay mistake kids make…and how to steer clear of it How to avoid Admissions Armageddon by ignoring your guidance counselor’s advice The “Invisible Question” on the Common Application: it’s not written anywhere, but if you fail to answer it, you’ve bought yourself a one-way ticket to Rejection Street The strange reason why high income families have an unspoken advantage when it comes to getting aid from colleges How to negotiate with colleges months before their “final” offer The oddball way to legally “hide” your money from the financial aid office The 529 Savings Plan: "friend" or "foe?" Legal "loopholes" business owners can use to unlock cash buried in their businesses More, including your questions! This is a live event and we could answer your "burning" question, in real time! All registrants will receive a copy of Lockwood's best-selling book, How to Negotiate Your Crappy Financial Aid and Merit Aid Offer. Andy Lockwood CEO Lockwood College Prep
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How NYC Homeowners Can Switch to Solar Power
May 13, 2025 3:00 pm
As New York City embraces green energy, co-op shareholders, condo and townhouse owners, and property managers have a unique opportunity to benefit from substantial incentives and long-term savings. On Tuesday, May 13, from 3 to 4 p.m., join Brownstoner and Brooklyn SolarWorks’ Ryan O'Hara for this free webinar.
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First Time Home Buyers Workshop
May 13, 2025 6:00 pm
In this course, we are going to explore what it takes to buy your first home. Before you get too far in the home-buying process, you should make sure you are ready to own a home. • How do I know if I’m ready to be a homeowner? • What should I be thinking about? The goal is to arm you with enough information to answer these questions and help to determine if owning a home is right for you! SPEAKERS: Walter Skowronski NMLS ID 598806 Mortgage Sales Manager Debra Sinodinos Manager Business Development Municipal Credit Union
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