On November 23, 2008, Valerie Broughton was featured in the article “Economy puts new spin on college costs”, which was published in the Erie Times News, Erie, Pennsylvania. In the article, Valerie comments on how some students are considering less prestigious colleges – or even putting college on hold – due to cost.
In September 2008, Valerie Broughton was featured on a KARE 11 News segment titled “Cutting College Costs.” To see this interview: click here.
On August 12th, 2007, Valerie Broughton was featured on a KARE 11 News segment titled “Minnesota tops in the Nation on ACT Exam.” To see this interview: click here.
On July 12th, 2007, Valerie Broughton was featured on a KARE 11 Sunrise segment titled “How to have a perfect college visit.” To see this interview: click here.
On April 5th, 2007, Valerie Broughton was featured on a KARE 11 evening news segment titled “Increasing number of college applicants being rejected.” To see this interview: click here.
On January 10th, 2007, Valerie Brougton discussed admissions decision and financial aid basics with Kim Insley on the KARE 11 Sunrise program. To see this interview: click here.
Valerie Broughton was featured on the
KARE 11 sunrise show September 6, 2006. She discussed four
upcoming College Fairs in the Twin Cities areas. To see this
interview, .click
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Valerie Broughton was featured on the KARE 11 sunrise show
August 3, 2006. She discussed essay tips for Seniors, all about college applications. To see this interview, click here.
Valerie Broughton was featured on the KARE 11 sunrise show July 20, 2006. She discussed essay writing for college applications. To see this interview, click here.
Valerie Broughton was featured on the KARE 11 sunrise show May 10, 2006. She discussed tips for successful college visits.
Valerie Broughton was featured on KARE 11’s “Whatever Show” on Saturday, April 8, 2006. The “Whatever Show” is a weekly show for teenagers. To see this interview, click here.
Valerie Broughton was featured on the KARE 11 sunrise show Tuesday, January 24, 2006. She discussed the application process and the steps that high school Juniors need to take.
Top Ten ways to “test drive” a college written by Valerie Broughton for Strictly High School, June 2006.
The school year is almost over, it’s time to find a summer job written by Valerie Broughton for Strictly High School, May 2006.
Brochures - love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re part of your college search written by Valerie Broughton for Strictly High School, April 2006.
Helpful tips for college bound juniors written by Valerie Broughton for Strictly High School, March 2006.
Read Financial Aid 101 written by Valerie Broughton for Strictly High School, February 2006
What you should know before taking your college entrance exam. written by Valerie Broughton for Strictly High School, December 2005.
How to Handle those tough "what are you going to do with you life?" questions from your family over the holidays written by Valerie Broughton for Strictly High School, November 2005.
Read College Application Tips written by Valerie Broughton for Strictly High School, October 2005.
Valerie Broughton was the featured author of the Strategies column in the June 1, 2007, issue of The Business Journal – Minneapolis/St. Paul. The column was titled “Boost retention: Offer families low-cost education benefits.” click here
On April 10th, 2007, Valerie Broughton was interviewed for a KSTP evening news segment titled “Are college consultants worth the money?” To see this segment: click here
College Connectors was featured in the SmallBiz channel on BusinessWeek’s website, “How to Buy Your Way Into College,” October 3, 2006
Valerie Broughton was quoted in an article titled “College Planning Gets Organized” that was published in Among Women Magazine, September/October 2006. www.amongwomenmagazine.com
Valerie Broughton was recently featured in The Lawlor Group’s monthly e-newsletter, Focus. The article, “Parents in the College Search: Online or Sidelined?” discusses parents involvement and their use of the web in their child’s college search.
