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Explaining Blemishes on a College Application

From time to time, we hear from parents whose students have a mar on their high school transcripts and want...

Can You Prevent Scholarship Displacement?

Working with families on securing scholarships, I am always asked whether scholarship displacement can be avoided. I wish there was...

Strategies for Getting Niche and Local Private Scholarships

When it comes to finding extra funds to help pay for college, private scholarship money can certainly come in handy....

Can Private Scholarships Displace My Financial Aid?

Your student has worked hard both in school and in the scholarship application process. You’re excited that they’ve won some...

Understanding the PSAT

The PSAT is a big focus of many students’ sophomore and junior years. Freshmen can take it as well. Some...

5 Steps to Help You Improve Your Credit Score

If you are considering getting private student loans to help pay for your child’s education, your credit score will be...