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What is the Difference Between a College and a University?
We often use the words “college” and “university” interchangeably. We say, “Yes, I’m going to college,” when we mean that we’re planning to att...
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How to Prep for the PSAT
Many families understand that the PSAT is a preparation exam for the SAT, so they don’t think preparing for it is needed. However, many of the ...
Understanding the PSAT
The PSAT is a big focus of many students’ sophomore and junior years. Freshmen can take it as well. Some families use it to help their st...
PSAT vs. SAT: What’s the Difference?
The SAT and the PSAT are pretty similar exams. In fact, the PSAT is part of how your student can prepare for the SAT. However, when you compare...
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Are Community Service and Volunteering Part Of Scholarship Requirements?
Students searching for college scholarship money will quickly notice a recurring theme in many scholarship applications and their requirements....
Understanding the Difference Between Full-Ride and Full-Tuition Scholarships
A full-ride or full-tuition college scholarship is every parent’s dream and something that many students wonder if they are eligible to apply f...
Key Strategies To Reduce Your EFC
I have two teen boys, ages 12 and 14 (yes, your prayers are appreciated). Like most teens, they don’t always listen. Since they were very young...
PLANNING
How Your College Major Can Impact Your Lifetime Earnings
One of the dilemmas many parents grapple with when they send their kids off to college is being torn between wanting them to broaden their horizons,...
Creating a Realistic List of Colleges We Could Afford
The college process started for us the beginning of junior year. My son had taken the PSAT and a practice ACT and did pretty well. He had alway...
Need Help Finding Scholarships For High School Students?
The topic of finding scholarships for high school students can be very confusing and overwhelming for students and parents alike. Most families...