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AdviceFreshman Year Loneliness Is Normal — Here’s What to Tell Your Student Before They Leave
This story was first shared in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Kellsey Stokes is a wife and mom of two who attended […]
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ParentingChasing Merit Scholarships and Surviving the Road to College
Have you ever wondered about how other families go about chasing merit while navigating the (very long) road to college? Once you read the story below from a parent in […]
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ScholarshipsFinding Scholarships for High School Juniors
Financial aid that is awarded to students based on merit is called merit aid (or merit scholarships). Unlike need-based aid, private scholarships for high school juniors are awarded to students […]
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College Financial PlanningScholarships With February Deadlines
Here is a list of scholarships, all of which have February deadlines. Association of Women in Mathematics Essay Contest Amount: Varies Apply by: February 1, 2026 Description: Contest is open […]
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ApplicationsCollege Interview Questions You Can Expect
College interviews can be intimidating. While pretty much every other aspect of the application process takes place from behind the safety of a computer screen, the interview requires interaction with—gulp!—another […]
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College Search12 Assumptions to Avoid When Choosing a College
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. During my work in college admissions I’ve heard many versions […]
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College AdmissionsCollege Advisor Wants You to Know These College Admissions Tips
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Our Paying for College 101 Facebook group members are a generous […]
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College AdmissionsMom Offers “Public Service Announcement” to Stressed Out College Admissions Parents
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. This is my public service announcement for all the parents […]
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College AdmissionsPay It Forward: Our Road2College Community Members Share What They’ve Learned From Each Other
The stories shared here were first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. They’ve been edited for clarity and flow. The college admissions process is overwhelming for many […]
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CareersHow to Become a Nurse: Degrees in Nursing
Nurses are in high demand. A career in nursing offers multiple career paths, flexibility, a good salary, and the opportunity to help others. What Is Nursing? Nursing is a profession […]
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College AdmissionsAre Ivy League Schools Worth It? A Father Shares His Advice
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. I went through the college admissions process last year with […]
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College prepTeacher Tips: How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation for College
Two of our community members offer their advice. This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Tips from […]
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FinanceWhat Is FAFSA and How Does It Work?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the most important components of the college application. This document is what schools use to determine how much financial […]
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College AdmissionsThe Four Most Common Myths Families Hear on the Road to College
Excerpted from Game On: Why College Admission is Rigged and How to Beat the System by Susan F. Paterno by Susan Paterno. Copyright © 2021 by the author and reprinted […]
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College AdmissionsA Guide to Preparing for College Admissions Testing
Many high school students find college admissions testing stressful, but the right preparation can ensure a positive test day experience and good scores. There are several different tools and resources […]
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ApplicationsTips for How to Fill Out the FAFSA, the CSS Profile, and Other Aid Forms
Editor’s Note: This article applies to the 2023-24 FAFSA and earlier. The 2024-25 FAFSA has been revamped and uses a metric called Student Aid Index (SAI) instead of EFC. by Kalman A. […]
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Financial aidHow to Apply for Financial Aid for College
by Kalman A. Chany, author, The Princeton Review’s Paying for College. The financial aid application process can seem overwhelming. There is all this new and confusing jargon to absorb. Unfortunately, […]
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Financial aidHow Does Financial Aid Work? Understanding the System
By Kalman A. Chany, author of The Princeton Review’s Paying for College. Applying for financial aid has never been more difficult and competitive given the high cost of college and the […]
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ScholarshipsTrue Stories of Private Scholarship Winners and How They Did It
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial concerns of families today. Finding private scholarships and merit scholarships from colleges–awards you don’t have to pay back–can help. According to […]
