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Advice and inspiration for schools and families looking to create college graduates with minimal debt.
What Is the Common App?
As senior year approaches, you have a lot on your plate. The Common Application is a helpful resource to save you time in the college application process. But what is the Common App, and how does it...
7 Reasons Why You Should Complete the FAFSA
Why should you complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) even when you know you won’t qualify for need-based aid? You’ve already filled out the Common App, applications for...
Your Guide to the FAFSA Application
Your Guide to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) The FAFSA application is important for both need-based and merit aid. Use this guide to help complete your FAFSA to maximize both. ...
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.
Choosing a Personal Statement Topic
SAMPLE PERSONAL STATEMENT: I escaped the loud monotonous buzz of the enormous machine that encased me. The Hail Mary had worked. A voice came on telling me it was over. Opening lines matter,...
Should You Apply Early Decision or Early Action?
Should You Apply Early Decision or Early Action? Early Decision and Early Action require applications on or before November 1, and decisions are shared in December, while regular admission usually...
How Many Colleges Should You Apply to?
As you look at college admissions, how many colleges should you apply to? What types of colleges are important to include on your application list and why? How many colleges should you apply to? ...
Why the ACT & SAT Matter at Test-Optional Colleges
Why do the ACT & SAT matter at test-optional colleges? 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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