With all the emotions that go along with sending a child to college, it’s easy to get lost and confused. The results can mean emotional or financial devastation for the student and family alike. Take emotion out of the decision and Know Your Score! What score? Knowing Your Score is the closest thing to “the crystal ball”. Unless you are among the most talented to get a scholarship large enough to cover the entire cost of attendance, funding is primarily dependent on a score, your score, and that is based upon: Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Whether the school is private or public Your Admissions Quotient (AQ) Know Your Score before searching universities. Don’t leave money on the table or waste time pursuing schools that aren’t a match. Just because you get college brochures in the mail does not mean you are getting admitted, and it certainly does not mean getting free money.