When it comes to the difficult, complex parts of life, there’s nothing like getting advice from someone who’s been there. That’s why we love our Facebook group, Paying for College 101. Looking ...
College Admissions Myths: Pulling Back the Curtain
Today’s Guest Post is from Amy Trinnaman, who has worked in education for ten years and is an independent educational consultant. She is also a member of our Facebook Group Paying For College. ...
How Attending a Military Academy Pays For College
Students who are interested in serving their country and getting a college degree would be well-advised to look into attending a military academy. Five elite United States military academies prepare s...
Writing A Great College Essay: Tips for Success
Writing an essay can make any student feel anxious and making it “great” creates even more pressure. This is especially true when the essay will help determine their admission into college...
What is the Common Data Set?
Have you ever wondered where all the information comes from when you research and compare colleges to each other? Or how rankings, like the U.S. News & World Report feature, are done? Looki...
A Family’s Journey To Find An Affordable College
Here’s Our College Journey…. Where we started I had a kid who did NOT want any part of college discussions all through 9thand 10thgrades. There was simply no way; she would not think abou...
What the Pros Know: Who to Hire for Help with College
Have you noticed how many professionals there are in the college admissions and finance area? It’s great because you can get almost any kind of help with college you need, but it can also be overwhelm...
6 Ways to Show a College Demonstrated Interest
Did you know that not connecting with a college prior to sending in your application can result in getting automatically deferred or waitlisted? For some schools, it’s true. While you may be st...
What is the Academic Common Market?
Is your student planning to study in a specialized field, but you’re concerned about the cost? In some cases, in-state schools don’t offer the specialty your child is interested in. Look...
How Much Should Parents Assist With College Admissions?
As a parent, the high school years can be a difficult time. You are watching your baby grow up and move on into their own life. As a result, you may wonder if it’s best for them to take the lea...