New Study Suggests Elite Colleges Should Reinstate SAT/ACT.
As many top universities remain test-optional, evidence suggests the SAT and ACT predict success in college better than grades.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Applying to Test-Optional Colleges
Many colleges and universities no longer require students to submit a standardized test score for admission. Submitting an ACT® Test or SAT® Test score is often optional. But the test is optional primarily for those excited to pay full price. For those seeking...
Understanding Financial Aid (7-minute video)
Understanding Financial Aid. In this episode of 'Ask John Anything!' John discusses two important types of financial aid. He also tells you everything you need to know to best use these grants to lower your cost of college! Learn more about understanding financial...
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. Fewer than 1% of students are designated as National Merit Scholars in this annual competition. How does one become eligible for this...
Choosing The Right College (19 minutes)
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes over 4,000 colleges and universities. With so many options, private and public, large and small, rural and urban, etc., how do you choose the right college? Learn about the very important Money Talk. Then John will teach how...
Transparency in College Pricing
A call for transparency in college pricing has finally become reality. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania released a study of Net Price Calculators (NPCs). NPCs are a tool on every college’s website, though many are difficult to find. The NPCs are supposed...
529 Qualified & Prepaid Tuition Plans
The following should not be considered tax or investment advice. Please consult your personal tax or investment professionals for more information. What Are College Savings Plans? While scholarships and grants are excellent, they usually won’t bring your net cost to...
Write a Great College Essay (+ Examples)
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 want to know if you will fit in well at their school. To do this, they look to...
Debt, But No Degree: The College Dropout Crisis
What could be worse than owing tens of thousands of dollars in college student loans? How about owing tens of thousands in loans, with no degree to show for your time and money.








