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Pros and Cons of Greek Life
When people imagine the stereotypical college party, chances are it’s taking place in a Greek organization. In fact, Greek life and “college life” are...
ADMISSIONS
How Online College Can Be More Affordable Than a Traditional Degree
There comes a time when a child sits down with their parents to discuss their options for education after high school. Of course, there are many alter...
My Experience As A First Generation College Student
When you think of a first-generation college student, you probably don’t think of a 5’11” white kid with blonde hair and blue eyes from the suburbs of...
Accepted To College: Should I Hold Out For More Money Before Committing?
As an experienced mother in the college admissions process, here’s my warning – once your student is accepted but not yet committed, be pr...
FINANCING
Confessions of a Student Loan Addict: 5 Lessons I Learned About Paying for College
College can be a stressful time. Money can be a stressful topic. Combine the two and you’ve got the makings of a cheesy horror film – you know, the on...
Should I Take Out a TEACH Grant?
Working in education is not a consistent experience across individuals. Some will struggle to find jobs in states that offer their teachers gre...
What To Know To Compare Financial Aid Awards
Imagine you were buying a car and paying for it involved five categories, and each of those categories was called something different at the three dea...
PLANNING
How Ethical is Your College Counselor?
The latest scandal in college admissions is VERY unfortunate. I’m sure everybody likes hearing about a good scandal now and then, and there are...
Is It Really Worth Taking AP Classes in High School?
Students at highly competitive high schools sometimes collect Advanced Placement classes in their schedules like Halloween candy: “I’ve got 5 APs...
Colleges With Co-op Programs: What You Need To Know
There are lots of ways to make money in college if you’re crafty. While work study or a plain, old part-time job are some of the most traditional, the...
