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ApplyThe New Ivies in 2026: Academics, Admissions and Affordability
If you’re considering colleges, the “New Ivies” present strong options. Use this guide to explore and compare them by academics, admissions, and affordability. In This Article: What Are the New […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesMaking the Most of Summer Activities for High School Students
In the world of college admissions, your summer break isn’t just a chance to relax—it’s an opportunity to stand out. How you spend those precious summer months can significantly impact […]
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College LifeFERPA Waiver and Other Legal Documents College Students Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
You’ve put down the enrollment deposit, completed the housing application, set up the necessary college bank account, and updated your child’s medical records. With all the paperwork now out of […]
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College List BuildingWhat If Your Child’s First Choice College Can’t Work Out
This was originally posted in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, but is being republished here with permission of the author. Not Making the Cut Long and off-topic, but […]
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Financial Aid Appeals5 Reasons to Challenge Financial Aid Offers
The art of negotiating, when it comes to buying cars and homes, has been mastered by many. However, when it comes to negotiating the price of a college education and […]
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College Financial PlanningCollege Fees & Expenses Beyond Tuition—A Game of Hide-and-Seek?
The acceptance letters and financial aid offers that will soon (hopefully) be lying before you on your kitchen table will send the signal to choose the perfect school for your […]
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High school to collegeWhy Taking a Gap Year Could Be a Senior’s Best Next Decision
…Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ~from “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost […]
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College LifeWhat I Wish I Knew About Access to My Child’s College Records
College students are legal adults, and as such, colleges will not discuss academic and medical issues with parents without a student’s permission.
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High School Academics & ActivitiesPassing On My Top Lessons To High School Freshmen
If you could change one thing about your high school experience, what would it be?” I get this question more often than you might think, from parents and students looking […]
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ApplicationsAdmission Expert’s Advice on Applying Early Decision vs. Early Action
Applying Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) are increasingly popular options for college applicants. The following is a breakdown of what you need to know before you apply ED […]
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College SearchHow Your College Major Impacts Lifetime Earnings
One of the dilemmas many parents grapple with when they send their kids off to college is being torn between wanting them to broaden their horizons, explore all opportunities, have […]
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Financial Aid AppealsFive Criteria That Can Affect Your Financial Aid Appeal
How does one determine whether or not to appeal a financial aid award letter? Should I bother appealing a financial aid award letter? We asked these questions and many more […]
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AdvicePaying For College: How to Fill the Gap
As a parent, you hope you can find a way to pay for college. With college prices rising rapidly, how much college will cost has become a commonplace worry these […]
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College Financial PlanningTeaching Teens About Money Before They Head to College
There are many life skills that your teen needs before heading off to college. Hopefully, you’ve already spoken to them about understanding your finances and affordable colleges, but something else […]
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Financial aidHow Colleges Determine Need and Need-Based Financial Aid Awards
If the idea of figuring out how to pay for college is keeping you up at night and even causing panic attacks, you’re certainly not alone. Almost every family needs […]
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FinanceHow Much Will YOU Have to Pay for College?
Your child is not a senior, and you’re wondering, “Why do I need to worry about tuition costs and estimating my expected family contribution? Can’t I wait a few years?” […]
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Plan10 Talks to Have With Your High School Student to Help Manage Their Stress
High school can be a very stressful time in a teenager’s life. There are pressures from all directions: internal, social media, family, friends, schoolwork, college admissions, and more. Along with […]
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AcademicsIt’s All About Grades
It’s all about grades… (And course selection, the “right” high school, and more!) Do Grades in High School Really Matter? The decisions 9th or 10th grader makes this year could […]
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ApplyOne Family’s Lessons for Graduating College Debt Free
We learned many lessons through our journey of trying to help our oldest child finish college debt free. Much of our plan was formulated through the necessity of thinking creatively […]
