Stand Out – Make Your Mark Beyond the Classroom

By Shelly Rufin, MSHS

Educational Consultant

Harvard Business School

EDFIN College Planning

Serving families for three-decades

You’re invited! Free 1-Hour FAFSA Workshop FAFSA Cut Your SAI# by 50%.

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Stand Out – Make Your Mark Beyond the Classroom

Students and Parents!! How to boost UC admission chances for 2027-2028:

Start Strong - Build Your Academic Edge

1. Your UC Journey Starts Here

Highlight the importance of A-G requirements and aiming for a 4.0+ GPA.

2. Recommend enrolling in honors, AP, or IB courses and staying on track with four years of math and science.

3. Link to the UC A-G guide.

This Is Where You Really Stand Out

Start Strong - Build Your Academic Edge

Grades get you in the door. But the Personal Insight Questions?

That's where you own the room.

This is your chance to show:

What drives you?

How'd you bounce back from a setback?

When did you lead, create, or care-deeply?

Be real.

Be raw.

Be you.

Grab our free worksheet → “5 Prompts That Don't Sound Like Everyone Else's" (with real student examples that got in).

Your voice isn't just heard—it's remembered.This Is Where You Really Stand Out.

As your 33-year FAFSA Guru, I, [Shelly Rufin] and the EDFIN College Planning Team are here to help.

With 33-Years of experience in college financial aid, prior Director of Financial Aid/Scholarships, expert guidance and resources to make the FAFSA process less overwhelming.

Free FAFSA Workshop

Join our expert-led workshop to get all your FAFSA questions answered!

Date: Mon-Thu: 10AM - 4PM

Closed weekends & holidaysTime: 5:00 – 6:00 pm GMT-7

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What You'll Learn

Understanding the FAFSA form
Eligibility requirements
Maximizing your financial aid
Tips for a smoother application process

“Stay on Track – Key Deadlines & Reminders"

Don't Miss the Window!

As your 33-year FAFSA Guru, I, [Shelly Rufin] and the EDFIN College Planning Team are here to help.

With 33-Years of experience in college financial aid, prior Director of Financial Aid/Scholarships, expert guidance and resources to make the FAFSA process less overwhelming.