What Is a Good GPA? How High School Grades Affect College Applications
Amanda Holland- December 2, 2021 0High school GPA is one of the most important parts of a student’s college application packet. Schools view this number as an indication of academic ... Read More
Are Ivy League Schools Worth It? A Father Shares His Advice
Patrick Nachtigall- November 17, 2021 0This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. I went through the college ... Read More
Teacher Tips: How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation for College
Amanda Holland- November 11, 2021 0Two of our community members offer their advice. This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for ... Read More
What Is FAFSA and How Does It Work?
Amanda Holland- November 11, 2021 0The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the most important components of the college application. This document is what schools use ... Read More
The Four Most Common Myths Families Hear on the Road to College
Susan F. Paterno- October 19, 2021 0Excerpted from Game On: Why College Admission is Rigged and How to Beat the System by Susan F. Paterno by Susan Paterno. Copyright © 2021 ... Read More
A Guide to Preparing for College Admissions Testing
Amanda Holland- October 18, 2021 0Many high school students find college admissions testing stressful, but the right preparation can ensure a positive test day experience and good scores. There are ... Read More
Tips for How to Fill Out the FAFSA, the CSS Profile, and Other Aid Forms
Kalman A. Chany- October 13, 2021 1by Kalman A. Chany, author, The Princeton Review’s Paying for College, and President, Campus Consultants Inc. Applying for financial aid can be a confusing and ... Read More
How to Apply for Financial Aid for College
Kalman A. Chany- September 30, 2021 2by Kalman A. Chany, author, The Princeton Review’s Paying for College. The financial aid application process can seem overwhelming. There is all this new and ... Read More
The Ultimate College Application Checklist
Amanda Holland- September 24, 2021 0The fall of your child’s senior year of high school is the time to start the college application process. It will give your student the ... Read More
How Does Financial Aid Work? Understanding the System
Kalman A. Chany- September 23, 2021 1By Kalman A. Chany, author of The Princeton Review’s Paying for College. Applying for financial aid has never been more difficult and competitive given the high ... Read More