9 Tips to Help You Play the Financial Aid Game

Matthew Schwartz

Matthew is a senior at The Haverford School, in Haverford, PA. He is the editor-in-chief of his school newspaper, The Index. He enjoys writing, photography, and film making.

Articles by Matthew

College Rankings in the US: Which Site to Use?

College Rankings in the US: Which Site to Use?

August 27, 2020

Each year as the college decision deadlines approach, new rankings are released in mass numbers from numerous websites. How can…

What Should You Put in a Brag Sheet for College?

What Should You Put in a Brag Sheet for College?

August 7, 2020

Learn how to create a powerful brag sheet for college applications. Help show teachers what your student wants them to highlight in letters of recommendation.

How Many Colleges Should You Apply to?

How Many Colleges Should You Apply to?

July 28, 2020

There are hundreds of factors that go into where a student decides to apply to college. From academics, location, athletics,…

What to Know About SAT Subject Tests for 2020

What to Know About SAT Subject Tests for 2020

June 24, 2020

The effects of coronavirus are widespread and long-lasting, and many  aspects of our daily lives will be impacted in ways…

9 Tips to Help You Play the Financial Aid Game

9 Tips to Help You Play the Financial Aid Game

April 19, 2020

Over the last decade, the process of getting into college has become akin to playing a “game.” The “winners” are…

Graduations in the Age of Coronavirus

Graduations in the Age of Coronavirus

April 12, 2020

Every year in the United States, approximately 7.2 million students will graduate from either high school or college. However, this…

Why High School Students Should Look for Internships

Why High School Students Should Look for Internships

February 23, 2020

Getting work experience is important for whatever you do in life, but starting young is even better.  High school internships…

10 Tips for Helping Parents Pay for College

10 Tips for Helping Parents Pay for College

September 6, 2019

I wish I could say that if you followed everything we suggest here you would never have a problem paying…