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Can Private Scholarships Displace My Financial Aid?
Your student has worked hard both in school and in the scholarship application process. You’re excited that they’ve won some small scholarships, which you hope will help make a dent in the high cost o...
How To Talk To College Admissions and Financial Aid Officers
A few years ago, a school counselor I worked with received a call from an exasperated admissions officer. The purpose of the call? To inform the counselor that repeated calls from a mother were...
Need Aware vs. Need Blind Colleges? What’s the Difference?
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Is Your College List Balanced With Financial Safety, Match and Reach Schools?
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Online AP Courses
Have you heard about the benefits of the AP program, but been frustrated because your student’s school doesn’t offer the program? Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit s...
What is Dual Enrollment?
As a parent, you want to set your student up for success in high school, college, and beyond. However, you and your teen probably already have a lot on your plates. Looking to apply for a stude...
How to Prepare & What to Wear to a College Interview
If your student is applying to a highly selective school, part of the admission process is likely to be an interview. Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.L...
College Interview Questions 101
Is your student nervous about facing a college interview? That’s certainly understandable! The good news is that there’s a lot they can do to prepare in advance. Looking to apply for a s...
AP Registration & Test Schedule
AP classes are an excellent way for advanced students to challenge themselves, and they have the chance to earn college credit with the AP exam at the end of the year. Looking for ACT an...