by Heidi Macy | Sep 15, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
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 colleges, applications for scholarships, applications for housing, and on...
by Adam Pieper | Sep 15, 2022 | Articles, Financial Aid & Scholarships
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. Who? Nearly all students enrolling in a post-high school education...
by Adam Pieper | Aug 30, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Parents—Stop Borrowing for College Parents want their children to attend the college of their dreams. Country Financial reports that 56% of parents are willing to go into debt to pay tuition. Before you cosign on your child’s loan, consider these points: 5.2 million...
by Jacob Reeves | Jul 27, 2022 | ACT, Articles, Financial Aid & Scholarships, SAT, Standardized Tests
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 merit-based scholarships and college admissions. Loyola University...
by Jacob Reeves | Jul 18, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, Financial Aid & Scholarships
One of the biggest misunderstandings about merit-based scholarships is that they’re only for top students, like those scoring a 31 or 32 on the ACT. False. Many colleges offer great merit scholarships for lower scores too. But which colleges offer some of the best...
by Jacob Reeves | Jul 8, 2022 | Articles, College Admissions, Essays & Recommendation Letters, Financial Aid & Scholarships
How do you write a great college essay that makes colleges notice you? Use these five keys to spice up your college essays. Admissions counselors receive application after application, and they want to know if you will fit in well at their school. To do this, they...
