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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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FinanceFinancial Aid and More: How to Pay for College With No Money
For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible. Often, paying for college comes down to a combination of […]
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Family JourneysOur Full-Tuition Scholarship Journey
This post was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. Note that all prices given are from 2022. […]
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AdviceHigh School Is Stressful: A Mom Expresses Concern and Our Community Responds
A Stressed Mom Speaks Out (A version of this story was first published anonymously by a mom in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity […]
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Family JourneysHow to Choose a College: A Grandmother Tells All
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Two years ago, we went through the insanity that is […]
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Standardized TestingSAT and ACT Prep: Your Guide to the Best Free Resources
SAT and ACT prep doesn’t have to be expensive; in fact, many of the best resources are free. Below, I’ve outlined some strategies and linked free tools that can help […]
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CareersInteresting College Majors
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. Choosing a college major is a […]
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College AdmissionsPROOF POINTS: Why elite colleges won’t give up legacy admissions
This story about legacy admissions was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger […]
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Financial aidFAFSA Corrections: How to Make Changes to Your FAFSA Form
If you made a mistake when submitting the FAFSA, contact your school’s financial aid office and let them know. They know all the rules and regulations and will tell you […]
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College AdmissionsA Community Member Shares HBCU Scholarship and College Application Tips
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. My daughter is now a freshman at a top ten […]
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High school to collegeAcademic Burnout: How a Mom Helped Her Son Through a Difficult Time
This anonymous post originally ran in our Paying For College 101 group. It really struck a chord. We’ve edited the story for clarity and flow. Last June, I wrote about […]
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College AdmissionsPROOF POINTS: Colleges that ditched test scores for admissions find it’s harder to be fair in choosing students, researcher says
This story about test optional admissions was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger […]
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ApplyEngineering Colleges: My Son’s Admissions Journey
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. My son attended a fairly well-ranked public high […]
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Family JourneysChoosing a College: Henry’s Story
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. Read to the end for a 2026 update […]
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SurviveWhat I Wish I Knew Before College
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. Hello, everyone! I’m a college admissions coach, test-prep expert, […]
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SurviveSelf-Care for Teenagers
Today’s teens face increased pressure in all aspects of their lives — from trying to “keep up” with their peers academically and socially to thinking about their future during uncertain […]
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FinanceHow to Avoid Student Loan Debt
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. Do you want to avoid student loan debt and […]
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11th GradersCollege Planning Checklist for 11th Grade
Junior year of high school is an important time for students in the college admissions process. Use our college planning checklist for 11th grade to navigate the journey and help […]
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ApplyHow to Get Into College
This story was written by a member of R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group, where it was first published. It has been edited for clarity and flow. […]
