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“We Went From $0 to $24,000 in Merit Aid Just For Asking”

Everyone has said that colleges are businesses, and it’s certainly true. Recently a member of our Paying for College 101...

Use These 5 Key SAT/ACT Tips on Test Day

The benefits of preparing academically for the SAT and ACT are obvious, but many students and families underestimate the importance...

The Best and Worst College Early Decision Results

This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. ...

Dream School Costs: When Your Student Won’t Take “No” for an Answer

We’ve been hearing from a lot of parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group that some students won’t...

How 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...

When 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. ...