Category: Apply
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6 Ways to Show a College Demonstrated Interest
Anna Ren- September 27, 2019 0Did you know that not connecting with a college prior to sending in your application can result in getting automatically deferred or waitlisted? For some ... Read More
Questions To Ask On A College Visit
Anna Seltz- September 21, 2019 0Finding a college that is the right “fit” for you involves more than just finding out if the school offers your intended major. When ... Read More
What If Your Child’s First Choice College Can’t Work Out
Stacy Stanislav- September 19, 2019 0This was originally posted in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, but is being republished here with permission of the author. Not Making the ... Read More
Stay Sane With These College Admissions Tips & Tricks
Suzi Parker- September 18, 2019 0When you have a teenager, each new year of high school inches them closer and closer to graduation. And if attending college is part of ... Read More
Admission Expert’s Advice on Applying Early Decision vs. Early Action
Peter VanBuskirk- September 17, 2019 0Applying Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) are increasingly popular options for college applicants. The following is a breakdown of what you need ... Read More
One Family’s Lessons For Graduating College Debt Free
Cheree Edenfield- September 13, 2019 1We learned many lessons through our journey of trying to help our oldest child finish college debt free. Much of our plan was formulated ... Read More
Follow Your Expected Family Contribution To Your Target Colleges
Robert Falcon- September 12, 2019 0If you are still with me after my other articles on how FAFSA calculates your EFC and strategies to reduce your EFC, then pat yourself ... Read More
Find the Right College: How Do You Know a School is a Good Fit?
Road2College- September 10, 2019 0Is there such a thing as one perfect school for your student? Finding the right mix of academics, financial help, and culture can be like ... Read More
College Admissions Myths: Pulling Back the Curtain
Amy Trinnaman- September 10, 2019 0My father used to say, “If you are waiting for life to be fair, you are going to be waiting a long time.” Nothing ... Read More
How To Earn College Credits While Still in High School (and Why)
Road2College- September 8, 2019 0The number of high school students earning college credits before they step foot on campus has risen dramatically in the past decade. There are four ... Read More