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What I Have In Common With Lori Loughlin & Felicity Huffman
For the last three consecutive years, it’s essentially been my full time job to help get my oldest four kids accepted into the best colleges we can af...
ADMISSIONS
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...
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...
FINANCING
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...
Scholarships with April Deadlines
AEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Programs Amount: Varies Apply by: April 1, 2019 Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit s...
PLANNING
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 this...
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...
2019 Financial Aid & Merit Scholarship Survey
Share Your Information To Help Your Family and Others ATTENTION FAMILIES OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Looking to apply for a student loan? Ch...
