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Crisis: FAFSA Naivety Costs Families Money
A Student Loan Hero survey of 882 college students confirms that too many lack knowledge about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and are thus making college even more expensive....
A Student’s Quick Guide to the FAFSA Application
More than $2.6 billion dollars in financial aid went unawarded in 2018. $2.6 billion dollars! That’s why it’s so important for students and their families to complete the FAFSA application before...
National Merit Scholarships: All You Need to Know
Since 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Program has awarded recognition and scholarships to top scholars across the country. They conduct an annual competition where fewer than 1% of students are...
4 Keys to Ask for a Recommendation Letter for College
A recommendation letter for college is a summary of years of hard work both in high school and before. Does yours show off your outstanding work...or barely scratch the surface of what you’ve...
Recommendation Letters: How to Prepare, Write, and Format (for educators)
So, a student asked you for a recommendation letter. Now what? How do you write a recommendation letter? Recommendations are critical for securing scholarships and acceptance letters. A 2019 survey...
The Robots Aren’t Coming—They’re Here
The Robots Aren’t Coming—They’re Here Prepare your children. In February 2016, White House economists forecasted an 83% probability that workers earning less than $20 per hour will lose their jobs...
Parents—Stop Borrowing for College
Though parents should be focusing on funding their own retirement, too many are sabotaging their financial health with burdensome student loan debt.
Why the ACT and SAT Still Matter
Hey juniors and seniors—the ACT and SAT still matter a lot! Even as many colleges temporarily extend their test-optional admissions policies another year, the ACT and SAT still can greatly affect...
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