Step One
A good college essay is key to college admissions. Learn what makes a compelling essay before your student begins writing.
What Are Holistic Admissions? Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times of your child’s life, and
Students preparing to get into college are naturally going to be pitted against each other in a game of stats.
It is important to first understand the purpose of the college application essay. Simply put, essays help the admissions office
The perfect time for students to start writing college essays is NOW! It may sound like a broken record, but
Sit in on any college information session and you will invariably hear the admissions representative say they are looking for
Think of the college application process as a video game, and the dreaded college essay is the dragon that needs
Step Two
When your student has an idea of what's needed to complete an application, there won't be any unexpected surprises. Make sure they are able to review the application before beginning the process.
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This story about test optional admissions was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused
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What Are Holistic Admissions? Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times of your child’s life, and
The Common Application is accepted by more than 1,000 schools. It enables students to apply to multiple colleges and universities at
Step Three
Avoid the disappointment of missing a deadline by working together to keep records and staying organized.
If you made a mistake when submitting the FAFSA, contact your school’s financial aid office and let them know. They
This story about test optional admissions was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused
This story was originally published in R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group. It has been edited for
There are two public university systems within the state of California: the University of California (UC) and the California State
No one likes to be kept waiting, especially if you’re waiting to hear from a college. At the point when
Students who have a clear idea of where they want to go to school may have applied through the Early
Step Four
Make sure your student has the necessary information and paperwork ready before they begin filling out scholarship and financial aid forms. It will save time and make the process less stressful.
For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible.
This post was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity
If you made a mistake when submitting the FAFSA, contact your school’s financial aid office and let them know. They
This story was written by Elizabeth, a member of R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group, where it
Everyone wants to know how to find college scholarships. The first step is to understand what type of scholarships you’re
Here is a list of scholarships, all of which have February deadlines. Association of Women in Mathematics Essay Contest Amount:
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