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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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Financial aidScholarships with April Deadlines
Aircraft Electronics Association Scholarship Amount: Varies Apply by: April 1, 2026 Description: Scholarships are open to high school seniors and current college students who plan to or are majoring […]
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ApplicationsSurprising College Admissions Tips
It’s no secret that college admissions can be a tough process. Between choosing a school, figuring out financial aid, and trying to create a budget, you might feel like running […]
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College List BuildingHow Do You Know When a College Is a “Perfect Fit?”
With thousands of colleges and universities to choose from, finding the “perfect” school is a seemingly impossible task for any high school student and their parents. Many college hopefuls have […]
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College List BuildingJohns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you […]
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College LifeHelp Your Student Graduate In Four Years
I’ve heard many a college freshman say, “Four years, and I AM DONE!” Sounds good, but that’s not always the reality. Is Graduating College Late “Bad?” According to many data […]
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College List BuildingHow Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
Each year when FAFSA opens up, a lot of people start asking me how to decide which colleges their student ought to apply to. That’s actually one of the best […]
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College List BuildingCaltech 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 Caltech’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you […]
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Financial aidHow a Financial Aid Award Letter Can Fool You
So many people I encounter believe that having multiple kids in college at the same time will lower their SAI. And in turn, a low SAI will be a “benefit.” […]
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College List BuildingWhy April Can Be the Cruelest Month in College Admissions
T.S. Eliot said, “April is the cruelest month.” Ask any high school senior (or parent of one) and they’re likely to echo the same sentiment. The unexpected (and unwanted) snowstorms […]
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College Financial Planning6 Ways Going to College in Europe Saves You Money
Chances are you are tired of hearing just how expensive college has gotten. Seemingly every week there is another story on the news about just how much money is being […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesWhy High School Students Should Look for Internships
Getting work experience is important for whatever you do in life, but starting young is even better. High school internships are on the rise, according to U.S. News, with some […]
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College LifeWhy College Students Need a Degree Audit
Most colleges require a student to conduct a degree audit with their academic advisor or the Registrar’s office in their senior year to ensure they will meet all their graduation […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesHow to Clean Up Your Social Media for College
“Watch what you put online.” “Remember what happened to all those kids who got their offers rescinded from Harvard?” “Assume that anything and everything you send digitally can come back […]
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College List BuildingBrown 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 Brown’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you […]
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Find ScholarshipsScholarships with March Deadlines
AICPA Scholarship Award for Minority Accounting Students Amount: $3,000-$5,000 Apply by: March 15, 2026 Description: Open to all students of ethnic minorities who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level […]
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College Credits in High SchoolGeorgetown Common Data Set
Our easy to use, quick guide for Common Data Set Georgetown. Get key information and the most important details to look at.
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College LifeDoes a College GPA Matter in the Real World?
I had all but finished the core requirements for my Spanish major following my Junior year abroad. So, my 21-year-old self took the opportunity to simply load up my course […]
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College LifeMold in College Dorms: What You Need to Know
Here’s a new item of concern for parents planning college visits with their high school students: Check for mold and past mold outbreaks in college dorms. The Impact of Mold […]
