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Home Equity Line of Credit: What You Need to Know
You may have heard that you can access home equity to help your student pay for college. But should you take out a home equity loan? Are there other o...
ADMISSIONS
Find the Right College: How Do You Know a School is a Good Fit?
Is there such a thing as one perfect school for your student? Finding the right mix of academics, financial help, and culture can be like finding a ne...
Rejected By A Safety School? Here Are Some Reasons Why
Throughout the months of March and April, students across the country are repeatedly clicking “refresh” on college admissions websites, anxiously awai...
Preparing for the ACT, SAT Math Sections: Advice From an Expert
There are lots of ways to prepare for the ACT and SAT: private tutoring, classes, online videos, and books, but if you don’t have a good understanding...
FINANCING
Home Equity Line of Credit: What You Need to Know
You may have heard that you can access home equity to help your student pay for college. But should you take out a home equity loan? Are there other o...
Lender Profile: Sallie Mae Student Loans
Sallie Mae offers undergraduate, graduate, and parent loans for college. Undergraduates will generally need a cosigner to qualify due to credit standa...
Lender Profile: SoFi Parent Loans
SoFi offers parent loans for parents and guardians of students. Unlike many other private parent loans, SoFi does offer the option of having another p...
PLANNING
ACT Test Tips From An Expert
The ACT is fast becoming the more popular of the two standardized tests high school students are required to take in order to gain acceptance into col...
Decisions, Decisions… Is the More Expensive College “Worth it?”
Today’s Guest Post is from Amy Trinnaman, who has worked in education for ten years and is an independent educational consultant. She is also a member...
What’s The Difference Between ACT vs. SAT: An Expert Offers His Opinion
Although the differences between the ACT and the SAT are subtle, these nuances can be just large enough to dictate whether your student does very well...