One of the most important documents students fill out when going to college is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Understanding the FAFSA application is vital if you want to ...
National College Decision Day…Presenting the Class of 2019
When we talk about “D Day” around here, we are most often referring to Decision Day, May 1. Looking for ACT and SAT test prep resources?Learn more Get an expert, private tutor for your stu...
How Online College Can Be More Affordable Than a Traditional Degree
There comes a time when a child sits down with their parents to discuss their options for education after high school. Of course, there are many alternatives to consider, including the traditional rit...
My Experience As A First Generation College Student
When you think of a first-generation college student, you probably don’t think of a 5’11” white kid with blonde hair and blue eyes from the suburbs of Los Angeles. But regardless of what I looked like...
Accepted To College: Should I Hold Out For More Money Before Committing?
As an experienced mother in the college admissions process, here’s my warning – once your student is accepted but not yet committed, be prepared for heavy-handed marketing tactics & “i...
Colleges With Co-op Programs: What You Need To Know
There are lots of ways to make money in college if you’re crafty. While work study or a plain, old part-time job are some of the most traditional, there is another option out there that combines both ...
Follow Your Expected Family Contribution To Your Target Colleges
If you are still with me after my other articles on how FAFSA calculates your EFC and strategies to reduce your EFC, then pat yourself on the back. You’ve already made it through the tough part. ...
How To Use PSAT Scores To Create A Plan
So…. You received your PSAT results? Now what do you do? And what do they mean? For many students, receiving PSAT scores marks the “official start” of the college process. If ...
How To Earn College Credits While Still in High School (and Why)
The number of high school students earning college credits before they step foot on campus has risen dramatically in the past decade. There are four primary ways for high school students to get...
How to Get In-State Tuition at Out-Of-State Colleges
The items on the checklists of students looking at colleges and universities vary from student to student. Things like school size and location are very often at the top of the list and while many stu...