FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: Know the Aid Forms – Get More College Money!
Scholarships and Financial AidFAFSA. CSS Profile. College financial aid forms. They can all start to sound like alphabet soup. Confusing, ri... Read More
Get More College Money: How to Negotiate Financial Aid Like a Pro
Scholarships and Financial AidYou got accepted to college. Awesome! Then the financial aid award letter arrives. And… it’s kind of a letdown... Read More
Work-Study: Get Paid to Work Your Way Through College
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Student Loans 101: Borrow Smart, Avoid Debt Traps!
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College Budget Bootcamp: Your Money Plan for College Success
Scholarships and Financial AidCollege is a big dream. It’s also a big cost. And when you think “college costs,” what’s the first thing that ... Read More
Scholarship Timeline: Your Year-Round Plan for Free College Money
Scholarships and Financial AidScholarships. Free money for college. You want it, right? But when should you actually APPLY for scholarships?... Read More
Counselor Corner: Streamlining the College Application Process for Your Students
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Decoding College Admission Rates: What Those Numbers Mean?
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege admission rates. You see them everywhere. College websites show them off. Rankings lists shout them ou... Read More
The Ultimate College Visit Checklist: Questions to Ask, Things to See, and How to Make the Most of Your Trip (Virtual or In-Person)
College Applications and AdmissionsGoing on college visits? Awesome! College visits are a super important step. They help you see if a school is ... Read More
Beyond the Brochure: Uncovering the Real College Culture (Student Panels, Social Media, and More)
College Applications and AdmissionsCollege brochures look amazing, right? Green quads, happy students, shiny buildings – perfect! But college bro... Read More
Early Action vs. Early Decision: Advanced Strategies for Maximizing Your Admission Chances
College Applications and AdmissionsEarly Action and Early Decision. You hear colleges talk about them all the time. “Apply early!” they say. But ... Read More
Crack the Code: Write a “Why College X” Essay They’ll Actually LOVE
College Applications and AdmissionsThe “Why This College?” essay. Ugh. Just hearing those words can make students sweat. It’s a key part of so ma... Read More