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The Studemont Guarantee

We guarantee to perform the following services on time and accurately. We guarantee to put our expertise to work for you, so you don’t have to become a college-funding expert. These items will be done in a timely manner as dictated by your child’s year of graduation and the individual college’s deadlines, and will depend on your cooperation as needed.

Appeals

Spreadsheet Up To 3 Award Letters And Professionally Evaluate If Your Offer Was Fair
Provide Tested Appeal Letters If You Were Under-Awarded

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Financial Aid Data Gathering and Processing

College Planning Checklist With All Timelines & Deadlines That Is Updated Electronically & E-Mailed Every Time Something Is Completed &/Or Missing
Free Bonus – Complete Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Register Your Student For The CSS PROFILE
Complete CSS PROFILE & Walk Families Through All Supporting Documentation
Complete Any Additional Forms Required By The Individual Schools
Confirm The Accuracy Of The Student Aid Report (SAR)
Make Any Necessary Adjustments To The SAR
Advise and Counsel on Stafford and PLUS Loan Applications

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Financial Aid Data Gathering and Processing

College Funding Strategies

Calculate Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Provide Planning Recommendations To Reduce EFC
Provide Financial Aid Award Estimates For An Unlimited Number of Schools, & Recommend Additional Schools To Be Considered
Provide Recommendations For The Best Way To Pay Your Share Of College Costs
Provide Cost-Efficient Borrowing Strategies To Help Keep Financial Goals In Line, Along With Cash Flow Strategies for College Years & Beyond
Provide Strategies That Legally Protect Your Savings & Retirement Accounts From The Financial Aid Formulas
Provide Strategies On How To Possibly Use Your Home Equity So That It Helps, Rather Than Hurts, In The Financial Aid Formulas

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Student Counseling

Student Assessment
Personality Profile Evaluation
Advanced Search Of Careers, Majors & Studies Based On Specific Student Interests
Innovative College Search Based On Demographics & Personalized Areas Of Importance
Personalized Private Student Interview – Designed By A Ph.D., An M.I.T. Graduate & Former University Professor Extremely Knowledgeable About Admissions Practices
The Interview Will Be Conducted By A NACAC Certified Counselor – Many Who Were Previous Admission Officers At Major Universities Across The Country
Written Report Will Be Provided To The Parent & Advisor Along With A Summary Of The Interview & Recommendations For The Student
Personalized Interview on “Building The Perfect School List…For YOU!”
Work one-on-one with your private counselor to develop the criteria for building the optimal school list for your unique, specific situation
SAT Prep Course Entitled “The Little-Known Secrets of Acing the SAT!”
This “cliff notes” SAT Prep Course has eliminated the “filler” of most SAT Prep courses and just focuses on the most essential key strategies of how to ace the SAT!
ACT Prep Course Entitled “Everything You Must Know To Master the ACT!”
This “cliff notes” ACT Prep Course will give you the treasure chest of tips and strategies on how to master the ACT!
Personalized College Scholarship Eligibility Report
Know EXACTLY which merit-based college scholarships your student will be eligible for This report, used in conjunction with our proprietary SAT/ACT courses, can be worth tens of thousands of dollars in additional merit-based aid.
Admission Application Review
Our very own in-house Admission Consultants will review your Admission Application to make sure everything is the way it should be.
Admission Essay Review
Your very own Private NACAC Certified Counselor will review, edit & critique up to 3 essays for your student These essays are an essential part of the college admissions process and often times, are the student’s only real chance to shine!
In-Depth Personalized Analysis on your Chances of Enrollment at up to 4 colleges
Know in advance your chances of admission at over 150 of the nations’ Top Colleges (including the Ivy League!) – with a 94% accuracy rate!!!
Developed by Ivy League-educated experts that assess hundreds of variables – from extracurricular activities to GPA – and tells you exactly how likely you are to get into each college
Stop sweating bullets and losing sleep wondering if you’ve got a shot at admission!
Unlike many counselors who use broad labels such as “reach” or “safety” schools, our report quantifies your chances of getting in using percentages. We combine our admissions expertise with advanced statistical analysis to give you your probability of admission at the colleges you are considering.
Knowing whether you have an 83% chance of getting into a college or a 35% chance enables you to make the best and most informed application decisions.
Follow-Up Student /Parent Q&A Interview with your very own Private NACAC Counselor / Admissions Coach
You will have access to a personalized Q&A follow-up interview with your NACAC Certified Counselor / Admissions Coach where both the Student and the Parents can ask ANY follow-up questions you have about schools, admissions, applications, things you need to be doing now that you’re down to the wire, etc…
Unlimited Q&A Email Access to Our Highly-Acclaimed Expert SAT / ACT Team
You have UNLIMITED email follow-up with our exclusive SAT/ACT experts where you can ask ANY follow-up questions in regards to the SAT & ACT courses
Have “on-call” experts on your side!

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Value Added Services

Sponsor “Client-Only” Teleconferences Throughout the Year For Parents & Students On Topics Ranging From Essay Writing To Admission Tips
Provide Easy-To-Use Parent & Student Manuals
Provide a Monthly E-Letter To Parents & Students To Keep Them Updated On Everything They Need To Be Aware Of Along The Way With A Weekly College Funding “Tip of the Week”
Automatic E-Mails Submitted Monthly To Both Parents & Students On What They Need To Be Doing That Month To Maximize Their College Admissions And Financial Aid Results
Personalized Financial Aid FAQ Page
Interactive Online Page For Each Parent / Student
Provide Parent / Student Feedback On Specific Colleges
Unlimited Support For Parents & Students
Bonus Item: Copy Of Our “Student Handbook For Success”
Bonus Item: Copy Of Our “College Admissions Boot Camp Handbook”
A One-Stop Shop to Always Have Your Questions Answered With Personalized Contact
Provide “Peace of Mind” Throughout The College Admissions Process!
Our Full College Funding Solutions Planning Program covers all 4 years of undergraduate schooling. We charge a flat fee for our services, so we do not charge by the hour, and there are no hidden fees involved.

College Planning Checklist With All Timelines & Deadlines That Is Updated Electronically & E-Mailed Every Time Something Is Completed &/Or Missing

Free Bonus – Complete Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Complete CSS PROFILE & Walk Families Through All Supporting Documentation

Complete Any Additional Forms Required By The Individual Schools

Confirm The Accuracy Of The Student Aid Report (SAR)

Make Any Necessary Adjustments To The SAR

Advise and Counsel on Stafford and PLUS Loan Applications

Provide Protection From Being Overlooked For Grants, Scholarships Or Loans Due To Mistakes In Your Financial Aid Forms

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Our Team

John McDonough

President/CEO

John McDonough is the President and CEO of Houston-based Studemont Group of companies. Studemont Group, LP,

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Maggie Mederes

VP of Operations and Business Development

Maggie is VP of Operations and Business Development for Studemont Group, Studemont Group College Funding Solutions and...

Ben Kimla

Director of Case Design

Ben Kimla is an investment advisor representative and director of case design for Studemont Group and College Funding...

Bob Harberson

Financial Consultant

Bob Harberson is a vital member of The Studemont Group and has helped grow and expand the company’s already thriving...

Elizabeth Johns

Director of Finance

Elizabeth is the Director of Finance for Studemont Group of Companies.

Elizabeth is experienced in new...

Juan G. HernandezAriano

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™️

Juan G HernandezAriano is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Professional, Analyst and Engineer with a passion for...

Sheran LaCaze

VP of Finance and Licensing

Sheran is the VP of Finance and Licensing for Studemont Group of Companies. She also works as Director of Business...

Deisy Venegas

Associate Case Manager

Deisy, our associate case manager, has been working in with Studemont Group for close to a year. Prior to joining our...

Adam Blumenthal

Director of Sales

Adam H. Blumenthal is the Director of Sales for Houston-based Studemont Group College Funding Solutions, LLC. Adam is...

We used the Studemont Group for my daughter.It had been more than 20 years since her mother and I had gone to college and we were clueless as to today's processes. John took us through the entire process from studying and retaking the SAT, to searching for the right colleges, to applying for...

David Colf

The Studemont groups study plan helped our son to achieve a 1570 on his SAT. John and his team helped us design a strategy to pay off our son's engineering tuition with a five year plan. Further than that, John helped us put a plan in place for financial security for the rest of our lives.

Doug Elliott

John and everyone at the Studemont Group helped us tremendously with filling out the FAFSA forms and setting up a great way to pay for our 2 kids (3 years apart) college. One of our kids went out of state for college. John really helped out with the out of state process of getting her into the...

Daniel Flores

We THOUGHT we had college finance plan... but we were under-prepared. Studemont, John McDonough and his staff help craft a successful plan to finance our two children’s education while maintaining a retirement income. Not only that, but the partnered with the kids throughout the admissions...

Kathy Sulver

We have been with Studemont for almost 5 years. We have been pleased with the overall service and their promptness to submitting the proper paperwork to our children’s universities. I highly recommend them.

Wendy Brons-Miller

I have worked with John McDonough and the Studemont Group for over 5 years now. He is assisting my family with both putting two daughters through their college educations, and overall financial strategy (investment management and retirement planning). John, the Studemont Group and his team have...

Taneeco Evans

I am thankful and at the same time disgusted at the cost of higher education!

Kathy

The College Funding Blog

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06 May

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04 Jun

Effective College Funding Solutions: Lowering EFC to Manageable Levels College Funding Blog

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02 Jul

Effective College Funding Services: Determining Merit Scholarships College Funding Blog

College tuition fees have been skyrocketing over the past few years, making reliable college savings funds a priority for parents around the country. According to College Board, a nonprofit...

10 Jul

Maximizing Free College Money: How to Get the Best College Aid Package College Funding Blog

Getting a college education is undoubtedly expensive, with the nation’s top private universities having an average tuition of $200,000 for four years. Skyrocketing tuition, however, won’t stop...

28 Jul

How to Get the Best College Aid Package College Funding Blog

Getting a college education is undoubtedly expensive, with the nation’s top private universities having an average tuition of $200,000 for four years. Skyrocketing tuition, however, won’t stop...

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College Funding Solutions

Make your DREAM School a REALITY

The Studemont Guarantee

Appeals

Financial Aid Data Gathering and Processing

College Funding Strategies

Student Counseling

Value Added Services

Appeals

Financial Aid Data Gathering and Processing

College Funding Strategies

Student Counseling

Value Added Services

Our Team

David Colf

Doug Elliott

Daniel Flores

Kathy Sulver

Wendy Brons-Miller

Taneeco Evans

Kathy

The College Funding Blog

Beat the high costs of college