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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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AdviceHow To Play The College Waiting Game to Maximize Merit
Once you’ve applied to colleges and started receiving acceptances, it’s hard to know what to do to maximize your chances of receiving the most scholarship and need-based aid possible. For […]
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AdviceWhen to Start College Visits: Is 8th Grade Too Soon?
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Recently a parent in our Paying for College 101 Facebook […]
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AdviceA Full-Ride Scholarship Winner Shares His 7 Best Tips to Earn College Money
Student Ricky P. worked hard during his senior year to win scholarships. His effort paid off–he earned a full-ride to the University of Texas at San Antonio. Here’s his college […]
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Advice“Here’s Why My Daughter Thrived at a Small Liberal Arts College”
Small liberal arts colleges are often overlooked in favor of larger state universities, but for the right student, a small liberal arts college may be the best choice. These schools […]
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Advice“The Best College Advice I’ve Received So Far”
While there are tons of websites like this one that can help guide you on the road to college, there’s nothing like getting advice from fellow students and parents who […]
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AdviceNavigating College Prep on Social Media: The Pitfalls of Comparing Your Child’s Journey
Of all the differences between my college application journey and my son’s, the presence of social media has to be the most significant. On the one hand, it can be […]
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College Financial PlanningWhat Is A Trade School? Your Guide to This Path
Explore trade schools – a hands-on education path for specialized skills and swift career entry. Learn the differences, benefits, costs and how they match your goals. What Is a Trade […]
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AdviceHow We Found the Ideal Small Liberal Arts College for My Daughter
Parent Meg A. discovered that a college she had never heard of was the perfect fit for her daughter. Here’s her family’s college journey and how it led them to […]
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College AdmissionsA Parent’s Guide to the Pros and Cons of Community College
Community colleges are an excellent option for millions of students each year. Over 10 million students are enrolled in community colleges, and over half of the adults in the United […]
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Advice12 Great Ideas For Celebrating Your Child’s College Acceptance
As the long-awaited acceptance letters arrive for high school seniors, families are coming up with unique and memorable ways to commemorate this significant milestone. From symbolic hoodie selections and festive […]
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AdviceThis Parent’s Clever Idea Can Help You Build The Perfect College List
You’ve heard of vision boards designed to help you “see” what it is you want from your life and career, but what if a vision board was just the tool […]
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AdviceParenting Dilemma: To Assist or Not to Assist in College Applications? Hear What Parents Have to Say
During the height of college application season, many parents start to wonder just how much assistance they should be giving their students, especially when many of them are on the […]
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AdviceHow to Secure College Merit Aid: 9 Steps To Take Junior and Senior Year of High School
Recently Melissa G., a parent in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group whose child got into the College of Charleston with significant merit aid, looked back on her child’s […]
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AdviceAn Open Letter To My Second College-Bound Child: Forget Prestige, Embrace Passion!
There is a lot you learn on the college journey, and if you have multiple children, that experience proves quite valuable when you go through it the second time or […]
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Family JourneysElite Schools vs Full-Ride Scholarships — Parents Debate The Pros And Cons
What happens when your student opts for the big, pricey college offering zero dollars in merit aid over myriad schools offering full rides? You digress and commiserate with other parents […]
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College AdmissionsState Schools Can Be the Smart Choice for Many Students — If You Can Get In!
In-state tuition costs far less than out-of-state tuition, so for years state schools have been considered an affordable pathway to college. Many provide a top-tier education and have plenty of […]
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ApplyHow to Get Into College Without Test Scores and Only 1 AP Class
The mom of a Penn State-bound high school senior shared the following story in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group, and it garnered tons of attention. It summarizes her […]
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AdviceBe Prepared for These 10 Key FAFSA Changes When You Fill Out Your Form
After delays and confusion, a significant change in the college financial aid landscape has arrived with the overhaul of The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These changes, which […]
