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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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ACTHow I Fought to Remove Compulsory Test Scores on Transcripts
Compulsory test scores on transcripts can hurt students who apply test-optional. Here’s how one parent fought to get the scores removed.
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AdviceTeen Jobs May Come With a Bonus: Scholarships
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. “Definitely check around to see if your kid […]
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AdviceMy Daughter Chose to Study Overseas — and We Couldn’t Be Happier
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Now that my daughter is off to school and a […]
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AdviceYour College Student May Need Help After Graduation. Are You Prepared?
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Here’s yet another parenting lesson that I learned the hard […]
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AdviceHow to Pay for College Without Parents
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Paying for college and navigating the financial aid process […]
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AdviceTop Questions to Ask Your Student Before Making the Ultimate College Decision
A father asks his son, and suggests all students, answer these questions before making their college decision.
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Advice10 Reasons to Consider Smaller Schools With High Acceptance Rates
A version of this story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community and on U3k4college.com. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. By V. Peter Pitts, […]
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AdviceParents Share What They Got Right and Wrong During Junior Year of High School
Follow these tips during junior year of high school for the best college admissions results!
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AdviceHow to Pick a College That Loves You Back
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. I’m the mom of a high school senior headed to […]
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FinanceSaid Yes to a College? You’ve Still Got College Financial Planning to Do.
We did it! My high school senior said yes to the right school for him. With this milestone behind us, we can now look forward to the post-acceptance stage of […]
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AdviceScholarship Renewal Tips and Truths
This story was first shared in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. When I was overseeing the academic recovery program at a […]
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AdviceWhat to Look Out for on College Tours
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Now that my daughter is in college, I wanted to […]
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AdviceTips and Tricks to Make the Most of Your College Tours
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. After doing a few college drive-bys and tours on our […]
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AdviceA Parent Shares Real-Life Tips on How to Get Into College
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. I joined the Paying for College 101 (PFC […]
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SATAn Expert Shares How Your Student Can Improve Their SAT Score
This post was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. SAT scores are out. To all the parents […]
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College LifeSupporting College Student Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health is always important, especially in college. More students are struggling with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation than ever before. According to the College Confidence […]
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AdviceThe Most Extreme Things Parents Have Done to Pay for School
Comments in this story were first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook community. They’ve been edited for clarity and flow. It’s no secret that college can […]
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Family JourneysCollege Choices Are Easier When Your Student Knows the Budget
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. The member’s name has been omitted for privacy. […]
