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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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College Financial PlanningAvoid Loans With These College Cost-Cutting Tips
This article is primarily for people who have high school seniors headed to college next year. I wish I’d known all this when my first child was applying. Hopefully, I […]
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College Financial PlanningJunior Year – 11th Grade College Planning Checklist
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ApplicationsNeed Blind Colleges: Expanding Access to Education
Need-blind colleges are educational institutions that offer equal opportunities to students, regardless of their financial situation. These colleges focus on a student’s abilities and potential rather than their ability to […]
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College LifeA Message to Students Who Feel Like Giving Up on College
Sometimes, it takes a village. This is a photo I snapped of the moment after my mom saw her first grandchild in his college graduation regalia. His commencement ceremony isn’t […]
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College Financial PlanningThe Price You Pay for College: Why It’s so Difficult to Predict Merit Scholarships
This article is adapted from “The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make,” by Ron Lieber. Reprinted […]
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College Financial PlanningHow to Get Students Motivated to Apply for Scholarships
On top of homework, extracurriculars, internships, or jobs, and the stress of deadlines, chores, and fitting in social activities, it’s no wonder some students are unmotivated to finish college applications […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesSummer Programs for High School Students
Summer programs for high school students offer opportunities ranging from local college classes to programs around the world. As college admissions grow increasingly competitive, both in regards to who gets […]
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CostsMom Shares Lessons Learned From Son’s College Search
We recently asked a member of our Paying for College 101 Facebook group to share her approach to finding the right college for her son, and the resulting lessons she […]
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College Financial PlanningBig (and Not So Big) Changes Coming to a FAFSA Near You
Whether you’re the type to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in a weekend or take it to your financial advisor, this one document determines how much […]
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College Financial PlanningRead This Before Your High School Senior Commits to a College
You might be losing sleep worrying about how to afford your child’s higher education. Here’s some timely advice if you have a high school senior who is about to commit […]
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College Financial PlanningCan You Find Ivy League Quality at Non-Ivy-League Schools?
Along with my “my son, the doctor,” or “my daughter, the lawyer,” many American parents dream of boasting, “our kid, the Ivy Leaguer.” Harvard’s one dream. Reality offers others. An […]
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College LifeUnderstanding Academic Dismissal: Definition, Causes, and Implications
Wondering about academic dismissal? Learn about its definition, causes, and consequences. Find out why students face dismissal, how to prevent it, and strategies for bouncing back from this challenging situation. […]
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ApplicationsHolistic Admissions: Your Child Is More Than Their Grades and Test Scores
What Are Holistic Admissions? Applying to college can be one of the most stressful times of your child’s life, and likely yours as well. From test scores to deciding what […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesHigh School Classes to Teach Teens Life Skills
High school is an important part of any teenager’s development. Outside of school, it’s a time when teens get their first feelings of independence, whether it’s being able to drive, […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesHow Colleges Calculate Your High School GPA
The movement for colleges toward being test-optional has gained momentum over the last ten years. With COVID-19 changing the high school experience during the past few years, the trend is […]
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Financial aidSelective Service: Its Impact on College Admissions and Financial Aid
There has not been a military draft in the United States since 1973, marking the end of the Vietnam War. However, in 1980, a requirement for what is known as […]
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College Financial PlanningUpdate on How We Relentlessly Pursue Funding
Three out of my four oldest kids’ term bills for the spring semester either had errors or revealed opportunities to save significant amounts of money. All week I’ve been on […]
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ApplicationsWhat 2020’s Early College Admission Numbers Say About This Crazy Year
As with many of the traditional institutions in our society, the global pandemic has left a lasting impact on college admissions and will have serious implications on the future. Until […]
