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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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AdviceParents Share the Worst Parts of the College Admissions Process
We asked parents of graduating seniors to share the most challenging parts of the college admissions process. Read their answers and lessons learned so you can avoid the same struggles! […]
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AdviceHow to Motivate Juniors to Start the College Process
Motivating high school students to begin the college search process can be difficult. A member of our Paying for College 101 community said her high-achieving junior has been pushing back […]
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LearnWhat Are Peer Colleges?
Peer colleges are institutions of higher education that are deemed comparable to each other based on specific criteria. These criteria may include factors such as mission, size, academic programs, public […]
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AdviceYes! Average Students Do Get College Acceptance Letters
Not everyone needs to be at the top of their class to receive a college acceptance. And while some students are considered “average” by teachers and educators, the term is […]
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11th GradersWhat’s the #1 Thing to Do Before Searching for Colleges?
We all love lists—”The Top 10 Things to Do Before You Start Your College List”; “The Top 5 Terms to Know Before You Apply to a College”; “The Top 3 […]
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FinanceHow to Avoid Student Loans: How Parents Can Help
As an 18-year-old, it’s easy to see the world as nothing but possibility. And it’s true! But those possibilities come with costs and trade-offs, which is hard for teens to […]
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SurviveThe Good, the Bad, and the Clingy: What Type of Parent Are You on College Drop-Off Day?
Discover the four types of college parents during dorm drop-off day. Are you a military driller or a reluctant fareweller? Find out now!
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SurviveSaying Goodbye to Your College Freshman: Tips for Parents
Saying goodbye to a college freshman can be an emotional and challenging experience for parents. Here are some tips you can share with parents to help them navigate this transition: […]
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ApplyCommon Data Set Ultimate Guide: Use it to Find the Right College
With about 4,000 U.S. colleges to choose from, finding the right college at the right price is no easy task. The Common Data Set provides standardized information about each college […]
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Family JourneysHow My Neurodiverse Student Got Into Graduate School
A parent of a neurodiverse student who started in an autism support classroom shares how her student got into grad school. This story was first published in our Paying for […]
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Apply10 College Essay Topics to Avoid: What Admissions Officers Don’t Want to See
A college essay can fail for a number of reasons. The writing can be of poor quality, the theme can be predictable, the execution of the essay can simply flop, […]
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ApplyCollege Planning Mistakes: Common Pitfalls Parents Can Avoid
Navigating the college planning process can be a challenging task for parents. With numerous decisions to make and limited guidance available, it’s easy to fall into common pitfalls that can […]
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AdviceCollege Countdown: Motivational Gifts for Your High School Senior
A parent decided to give her student gifts to open in the months leading up to graduation. Read how she did it! This story was first published in our Paying […]
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ApplyHow to Apply to College: A Comprehensive Guide
Between applying to colleges and preparing for graduation, your child’s senior year of high school is a busy time. You and your student need to work together to decide where […]
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SurviveSurviving College Move-In Day: A Comprehensive Guide with Checklist
Transitioning into college life often involves moving into a new environment, and this shift can be quite daunting for both parents and students. One crucial aspect of this transition is […]
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AdviceApplying to Colleges in the UK and the U.S: Know the Differences
Here’s everything you need to know about applying to both UK and U.S. colleges.
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Student & Parent LoansAre Interest-Free Student Loans Available?
There is a hidden resource for college student loans that many people do not know about—it’s called an interest-free student loan. What Are Interest-Free Student Loans? An interest-free loan is […]
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AdviceHow My Student with Learning Differences Got Into 8 Schools and Earned $100,000 in Merit Scholarships
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. A parent in our Paying for College Facebook Group shared […]
