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College List BuildingUC Berkeley Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from UC Berkeley’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you with the information you need at a quick glance. This guide contains key information from UC Berkeley Common Data Set 2025-2026. Berkeley Common Data…
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College LifeA Clever Way Parents Can Save Money With Amazon Prime Student Membership
If you enjoy using Amazon for purchases, you’re probably aware of Amazon Prime. The annual membership gives you free two-day shipping, streaming video, music, and more. What you may not realize is that college students can get these benefits for 50% off during school with an Amazon Student Prime membership. Benefits of Amazon Prime Student…
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UncategorizedOur Gift To You – FREE College Lists
Creating a list of colleges your student may be interested in, is an important step in the college planning process. To jumpstart your research, we are offering free college lists to help you answer questions like – Which school, in each state, has the best graduation rates? Which school, in each state, has the highest average…
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UncategorizedWhat’s The #1 Source To Find Money For College?
We Need Your Help….. Volunteer to get a free Custom College Money Report, listing colleges awarding your student the most money. See more details below…. We hear this from parents all the time……. “How can I afford college?” “My expected family contribution (EFC) is unrealistic” “What schools will give us aid?” We know the feelings.…
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FinanceMake A Resolution To Be Informed – Tips To Maximize Financial Aid Eligibility
We Were Lied To The Costs of College from James Mackenzie on Vimeo. For as long as I can remember, I was told the same thing about my education: “You gotta do your homework, get good grades, go to college, and get your degree. Then you’ll get a good job.” I did what I was…
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ApplicationsDon’t Be Intimidated by College Admissions Counselors: Here Are Insightful Questions to Ask
When it comes to the college admissions process, it’s essential to gather as much information as possible to make an informed decision. One great resource for gathering information is the college admissions counselor. These professionals can provide valuable insight into the school and its application process. However, it’s important to ask the right questions to…
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ScholarshipsFinding Scholarships: A Winner Shares How She Did It
Kristina Ellis lost her father to cancer when she was seven years old. After his death, her family fell below the poverty level and struggled through years of emotional and financial turmoil. On the first day of high school, Kristina’s mom informed her that she could not financially support her after graduation; she needed to…
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College LifeGifts for Teens and College-Bound Students
It’s the holiday season and believe it or not there are gift ideas to consider for those needing help with college prep and planning. Our list includes gifts for parents learning about college planning, along with ideas for high school and college students. We tried to include the practical, frivolous, and just plain fun. Here are…
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FinanceThe New Paying For College “Paradigm”
When my daughter was accepted to her top college choice and we received the financial aid package, we knew the college was an almost feasible option, but we would need to be creative to manage the fees. Because we don’t have a big chunk saved in a 529 account, we turned to the possibility of…
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ApplicationsClass of 2017 Be Aware: More Changes Than Usual in College Admissions and Financial Aid
Keeping up with the college application process and its myriad deadlines isn’t for the faint of heart, but this year includes more changes than usual for the high school class of 2017. Families will want to pay extra attention to avoid missing something. Here’s what’s up for the 2016-17 year. 1) FAFSA Opens in…
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LearnRecent Changes to the ACT/SAT: What Students Need to Know
There have been quite a few changes in the world of testing lately, all involving the SAT and ACT. It’s important to know what these changes are, and what these changes mean for you as you prepare for college. New SAT Scoring Scales: What Are They, and How Will They Be Used By Schools? The…
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FinanceColleges Generous With Institutional Aid
If you’re the parent of a college-bound high school student, you’re probably looking for any possible sources of free money to help pay for college. This is why we put together this list of Generous Colleges, sorted by regions of the US to help jumpstart your college search process. Download our List of Colleges Generous…
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ApplyApplying to College with Child Number Two: Are You Smarter?
Watch Out College Process! You know how it is with the first one. You walk around with sanitizer 24/7, ban sugar consumption, and delude yourself that you can protect your progeny from all evil. Number Two is a different story. Number Two started applying to college this fall, and since I still have lingering post-traumatic…
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Finance“Follow The Money” To Find More Generous Colleges
I’m about to start helping my daughter put together a list of colleges she may be interested in so we can visit them in the coming months. When she starts college, I’ll have two kids in college at the same time. Even though there’s a chance (a very small chance) that having two kids in…
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FinanceAre Private Scholarships Worth the Effort?
With all of the college scholarship search websites available, it would seem that getting a scholarship to pay for school has never been easier. One scholarship search site offers to match students to 3.6 million college scholarships worth over $14 billion. Another site claims there are over $1 billion in awards waiting for students. How…
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ApplySee FLOTUS Rap – Go To College
You gotta give it to Michelle Obama for all her efforts in making teens aware about going to college. Here’s the latest effort, where she’s not afraid to show off her rap skills, along with SNL’s Jay Pharoah. FLOTUS – How about the next rap be on how to pay for college!
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FinanceDiscover How To Cut The Cost Of College By Finding Generous Colleges
In this free video, you’ll discover… How to find colleges that are most likely to give your student merit scholarships… Why the right admissions strategy and college list can help you pay less tuition… Which private colleges can cost less than public universities… Enter your email below and receive a list of the…
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ApplyEarly Admissions Season Isn’t Over Yet
If your student is still thinking if they should apply early to college, it’s worth downloading these two lists which detail schools that accept Early Decision and those that accept Early Action. Some schools are extending their “early” season with an Early Decision II deadline, which is noted on the list. Most Early Decision II deadlines are…
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FinanceWith The New Government Changes, When Should I Submit My FAFSA?
With the recent government announcement of changes to FAFSA, are you confused when you should submit your forms and what tax information to use? The fun starts for families with students enrolling in college sometime from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Families will be filling out and submitting financial aid forms earlier this year because…
