Navigating the College Search
and Financial Aid Processes

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Your path to college is as individual as you are.

Your path should lead to the right college for YOU!

Let experienced educational professionals demystify the college process, help you navigate your path and provide you with information, guidance and direction needed for college financial planning.

walkway2college provides group and individual information and guidance sessions about the college admissions and financial aid processes. Let us gently guide you down the path to finding the best college for you and help you make the best financial decisions.

Why Choose Our Services?

There are more than 4,000 colleges in the United States. Which one is the best for your son or daughter? How will you pay for it?

walkway2college will help you obtain the information you and your student need to choose his or her college, as well as how to finance it. We have worked with families of students in the eighth grade though senior year. As seasoned professionals in the fields of college admissions and financial aid, we will guide you through the college search process, including college visits and interviews, developing admissions essays, and step-by-step break down of the financial aid process and tips for educational financing.

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Our Team

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Rita L. Banner has more than 40 years of experience as a college admissions professional.

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Susan Mead has more than 40 years of experience in the field of college financial aid.

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What People Are Saying

I would recommend Sue to anyone! She is professional, thorough, extremely knowledgeable and very personable. I tried one year to do my FAFSA and CSS on my own and had to call for help two weeks before the deadline: she still kindly rescued me at the last minute with speed and accuracy. I know that both of my daughters have gotten better financial aid packages because of her expertise and follow through. Worth every penny in knowing it’s done right and getting the best aid possible from your university.

From parents & students

A parent couldn’t express enough gratitude for the help you gave her and her child.

From school counselors

Thank you so much for all you did for our son. By speaking with him you gave him the impression he could succeed in college. He is more confident, focused, and even has a glimmer of excitement when he talks about learning. Please know that you have made the difference in the life of our child, and for that we will always be grateful.

From parents & students

Thank you so much for spending the day with our eighth graders. Your motivational presentations inspired our faculty and our students.

From school counselors

Your presentation for parents on ‘College Preparation and the Admissions Process’ was very well received. Several parents mentioned to me how impressed they were by your enthusiasm, knowledge and expertise.

From school counselors