The U.S. Department of Education recognizes over 4,000 colleges and universities. With so many options, how do you choose a college? Apply to at least seven colleges The first step in choosing a college is knowing your options and creating some competition. Make sure...
What do colleges look for in future students? And how do you make sure you show your top colleges what they want to see? While each college’s requirements are different, most boil down to a few keys for success. #1 What Colleges Look for: GPA Your grade point average...
True or false? The SAT® Test is harder than the ACT® Test. You might have heard this or a similar “fact” about the ACT® Test.
As with any big purchase, you want to ensure you’re getting the right product at the right price. Thus, you want to confirm that the store around the corner doesn’t have a similar product at a much lower price. Remember: Do your research to learn what more colleges...
Many parents wait to talk about paying for college until it’s too late. Here’s why it’s important to have the money talk with your students well before their junior year.
FAFSA naivety costs families money. A recent NSFAA survey of 1,000+ college students confirmed that too many lack knowledge about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and are thus making college even more expensive. 85% didn’t know that the FAFSA...
Wondering how you could go to college for free? Or nearly free? According to the Education Data Initiative, the current average cost of borrowing for college is $38,270. While books, room and board, travel, and personal expenses contribute to the overall cost of...
Cost of Attendance is used to estimate the total costs of attending college for one year. The true cost goes far beyond tuition and housing. What might you be missing?
Strategies to Avoid Student Debt Unless you have a hefty college fund, financing your college education may be your only option. College graduates in 2025 averaged $65,111 of student debt. Student loan debt often affects a college graduate's ability to buy a house and...
