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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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AdviceA Mother’s Guide: Transforming College Admissions into Bonding Time
College applications can be a bonding time with your child! Read on to learn how we turned stress into success.
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ApplyEarly Decision Colleges: Read the Fine Print
Here’s what to know before committing to an Early Decision college.
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Advice10 Ways a Parent Can Help Their Student Prepare for College
As a parent, your involvement and support are invaluable in helping your high school child prepare for college. Here are 10 tips for success.
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College AdmissionsWhat Is a Good GPA? See How You Stack Up
Colleges and even employers use a student’s GPA to help determine aptitude. But defining a “good GPA” depends on different calculations – and how various colleges and employers view grade […]
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AdviceAviation Schools Are Taking Off
For students interested in becoming pilots, the number of aviation schools have been growing at a rate of 2.3% per year between 2018 and 2023, which means opportunities abound. A […]
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AdviceHow a Student With a 2.7 GPA Got Into 19 Colleges
You don’t have to have a high GPA to get into college and qualify for merit aid. One parent shares her student’s inspiring story.
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AdviceHow Students Should Spend the Summer Before Senior Year
With just one summer left before high-school students graduate, parents had ideas for how to best spend that time.
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AdviceThe Common Black College Application Lowers Costs and Stress
Parents dish about how the Common Black College Application makes it easy to apply to more schools and earn more scholarships.
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AdviceHow Students Can Earn Employee Scholarships for College
Find out how one student tapped into employee scholarships twice to help pay for college!
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ACTA Guide to When to Take the SAT and ACT
While many test-prep professionals publish suggestions for when to take the SAT and ACT, I’ve found that the right answer to when to take the tests really depends on the […]
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AdviceFollow These Steps to Help Get Your Student Into Engineering School
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. In case anyone has a student trying to get […]
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AdviceCollege Tours: 6 Things to Pay Attention To
A recent discussion in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Community focused on what parents noticed on college tours that influenced their students’ college selection. Their honest input inspired us […]
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AdviceShould Students Work in High School?
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. There are a number of benefits to working part-time […]
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AdviceFERPA: Are Students Required to Share Their College Records With Parents?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, better known as FERPA, is a Federal law that “protects the privacy” of a student’s educational records. Once a student turns 18 they […]
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AdviceTop 6 Campus Safety Tips to Share With Your College Student
Campus safety is a major consideration when choosing a college. While most students make it through their college years without incident, some will, unfortunately, become victims of campus crime. According […]
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AdviceShould Your College Student Only Consider the Best Paying Majors?
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Considering how expensive college is these days, students often wonder […]
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ApplyColleges with High Acceptance Rates
When you’re helping your child decide where to apply for college, it’s good to make a varied list of potential schools. Including a few universities with high acceptance rates can […]
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AdvicePaying for College with Credit Cards: What You Should Know
When the tuition bill comes due, your college will offer your student a few options. If there’s a balance after loans, grants, and scholarships, you may be tempted to pay […]
