How the College Application Process is Changing in Big Ways

Less than 50 years ago, only a quarter of young adults enrolled in postsecondary institutions. By 2014, that number had climbed to 40 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds. As a...
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4 Ways High School Students Can Cut Future College Tuition Costs in Half

If you are like many high school students today, you may be dreading the thought of paying for college. We don’t blame you. It can be a scary proposition. From navigating financial aid to the student loans that can follow you long after graduation, student debt is daunting. Fortunately, we...
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How To Find A College Scholarship

A college scholarship can come in all different shapes and sizes, but where do you find them? Discover the obscure scholarship that would be the perfect fit for you. This infographic sums up where to find the weird, the wacky and the wonderful scholarships available out there and will give you...
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Is Your High School Student Ready To Take College Classes?

4 questions parents should ask themselves before enrolling their high school student in college classes. Today, students have more opportunities than ever before. Including taking college courses while they are still in high school. This could be a great option for many students, especially those who are interested in earning...
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Taking A Gap Year: How To Delay College and Not Fall Behind

Is Taking a Gap Year Right For You? Rapid advancements in technology continue to make far-flung distances feel shorter and shorter. Today, it’s easier than ever to work in real time with people on the opposite side of the globe, visit two continents in one day, experience another culture in...
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Top 10 Myths About Financial Aid

There are so many misconceptions out there about financial aid. From when the deadline is to whether or not its worth even applying. We've all heard these financial aid myths and rumors, like, "the FAFSA is only for grant money" or "you make too much money." And lastly, "You only...
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The Biggest Mistakes to Avoid on Your College Application

Thousands of high school students from across the country will be filling out college applications over the next couple months. If you’re one of them it probably means that you’ve already visited all the campuses, taken all the tests and checked all the extracurricular activities off your list. The only...
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