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FAFSA FAQs
Frequently asked questions, gathered from our FAFSA webinars…. (Interested to watch our FAFSA webinars? Both recordings are available for just ...
ADMISSIONS
Comparison of Early Decision/Early Action Rates vs. Regular Decision
There’s a belief among students and families that the odds of being accepted to a college are better if students apply early decision vs. regul...
Which Hurts Your Chances More: Low Grades or Low Test Scores?
Who is in the tougher situation when it comes to getting into college: the student whose high school GPA is lower than ideal or the student whose SAT ...
How to Plan Your Studying: SAT/ACT Prep Calendar
A good study plan is crucial for passing the SAT or ACT. To plan well, it’s good to know the SAT test dates and ACT test dates. And of course, a numbe...
FINANCING
FAFSA FAQs
Frequently asked questions, gathered from our FAFSA webinars…. (Interested to watch our FAFSA webinars? Both recordings are available for just ...
What Parents Can Do to Help Students Avoid Debt
As an 18-year-old, it’s easy to see the world as nothing but possibility. And it’s true! But those possibilities come with costs and trade-offs, which...
Can’t-Miss Resources for the 2018 – 19 FAFSA
If you’re like many parents, the thought of completing the FAFSA fills you with dread. You may wonder if you have everything you need, or if you’re go...
PLANNING
No College Savings? You’re Not Alone
Discussing our finances has never been a fun conversation in our house. I guess unless you have an overabundance of income, and you are discussing tri...
What’s The #1 Thing To Do Before Searching For Colleges?
When my now college freshman daughter began her college search three years ago, compiling her list felt like hunting for a needle in a haystack. She k...
How To Evaluate The Mental Health Of A College
by Nancy Wolf If you are a parent planning college visits with your high school junior or senior, your campus tours will likely hit all of the ...