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College List BuildingUC Berkeley Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from UC Berkeley’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you with the information you need at a quick glance. This guide contains key information from UC Berkeley Common Data Set 2025-2026. Berkeley Common Data…
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Financial aidSelective Service: Its Impact on College Admissions and Financial Aid
There has not been a military draft in the United States since 1973, marking the end of the Vietnam War. However, in 1980, a requirement for what is known as the Selective Service was reinstated by the federal government, applying to all men born on or after January 1, 1960. What Is Selective Service? The…
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College Financial PlanningUpdate on How We Relentlessly Pursue Funding
Three out of my four oldest kids’ term bills for the spring semester either had errors or revealed opportunities to save significant amounts of money. All week I’ve been on a full-time mission righting wrongs, physically accompanying my kids to their college’s financial aid offices (bearing boxes of Munchkins for the financial aid staff), making…
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ApplicationsWhat 2020’s Early College Admission Numbers Say About This Crazy Year
As with many of the traditional institutions in our society, the global pandemic has left a lasting impact on college admissions and will have serious implications on the future. Until then, we are fortunate enough to have access to lots of information regarding the 2020 admissions process, specifically Early Decision (ED1) and Early Action at…
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College Financial PlanningHow Long Does it Take for the FAFSA to Process?
Your child has submitted their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but how long does it take for the FAFSA to process? Waiting for financial aid to process and be approved can seem like it takes forever. It would help to have an estimate of when you will start receiving award letters. To facilitate…
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College Financial PlanningA Dose of Reality From the Mom of a College Senior
What does it look like when your kid has reached his last day of regular undergrad classes for the rest of his life? As a mother of a child who is graduating fall semester of 2020, I can tell you the statistics that accompany my son’s higher education career, but they pale in comparison to…
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College AdmissionsUniversity of Notre Dame Merit Scholarships
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about the University of Notre Dame’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance. Before diving in, make sure to review The Ultimate Guide to Merit Scholarships. University of Notre Dame’s Merit Scholarships Statistics Latino Studies…
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College Financial PlanningThe Pros and Cons of Attending a Community College Before a University
When your child thinks of the typical college freshman experience, they might envision moving into a dorm room or rushing a fraternity or sorority. Yet for some students, attending community college for their first two years is the smartest, most affordable option. Those ultimately seeking a bachelor’s degree will often utilize what is known as…
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ApplicationsFacts About Being Accepted to a Regional Campus
Your high school senior receives an acceptance letter to the large university they were dying to get into. But reading closely, they find that the acceptance is to a regional or satellite campus of the college. There’s an initial letdown, followed by confusion and then two questions: “Why?” and “Should I go there?” Here are…
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College Financial PlanningUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville Merit Scholarships
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about UAH’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance. Before diving in, make sure to review The Ultimate Guide to Merit Scholarships. University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Merit Scholarships Statistics Saturn V Requirements: 31-36 on…
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ApplicationsAn Expert Discusses the Implications of Declining College Applications and Enrollment
COVID-19 continues to disrupt life as usual for colleges and the students they seek to attract and retain. According to recent data from the National Student Research Clearing Center, undergraduate enrollment is down 4.4 percent overall for fall 2020, with freshman enrollment showing “steep declines across all sectors, races, ages, and gender.” This decline has…
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College Financial PlanningUniversity of Virginia Merit Scholarships
Our easy to use, quick guide for Merit Scholarships at University of Virginia. Get key information and the most important details to look at.
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College Financial PlanningCollege Decision Wisdom from a Mom Who’s Been There
Parents of high school seniors— I know this can be a crazy, stressful time in the college process for so many reasons—applying, writing essays, not being able to visit colleges, deciding whether to submit SAT or ACT scores—not knowing whether your child can even take the tests. Then there’s the waiting, waiting, waiting for decisions,…
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College Financial PlanningRice University Merit Scholarships
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about Rice University’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance. Before diving in, make sure to review The Ultimate Guide to Merit Scholarships. Rice University’s Merit Scholarships Statistics To learn more about Rice University’s Merit…
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College LifeHow College Deans Are Communicating With Students
Deans are more than just university administrators who oversee the daily operations of a school; they are also the face of the institution and in charge of maintaining its demeanor. A great dean should not only be held accountable for the school’s infrastructure and decisions, but also the communication with the student body. In a…
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College Financial PlanningPenn State University Merit Scholarships
Our easy to use, quick guide for Merit Scholarships at Penn State University. Get key information and the most important details to look at.
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ApplicationsWhich Colleges Have Cut Tuition and Reduced Fees Due to the Pandemic?
As COVID-19 remains a part of our lives, all colleges and universities have needed to adjust to accommodate the state of our world. Financial reorganization dominated during the early days of the pandemic. Those adjustments meant merging programs or cutting them entirely. Now, colleges seem to have adapted a little better to the situation and…
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College Financial PlanningBoston College Merit Scholarships
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about Boston College’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance. Before diving in, make sure to review The Ultimate Guide to Merit Scholarships. Boston College’s Merit Scholarships Statistics Presidential Scholarship Requirements: This scholarship seeks to…
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ApplicationsCollege Essay Topics You’ll Want to Avoid
Students preparing to get into college are naturally going to be pitted against each other in a game of stats. GPAs, class ranks, and scores on the ACT and SAT all factor into how they stack up for potential schools, and a majority of the application process is faceless. Despite the hours of research and…
