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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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ApplicationsHow Test Optional Colleges Evaluate Students for Admissions
With so many schools going test-optional, how do test optional colleges evaluate a student’s readiness for college? What qualities does a school look for? We did some research, and here’s […]
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College Financial PlanningTulane Merit Scholarships
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about Tulane’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance. Before […]
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ApplyHow Family Finances Sway College Admissions Decisions
Excerpted from WHO GETS IN AND WHY by Jeffrey Selingo. Copyright © 2020 by Jeffrey Selingo. Reprinted with permission of Scribner, a Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Lafayette College is a […]
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College Financial PlanningNorthwestern Merit Scholarships
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about Northwestern’s merit scholarships at a quick glance. Before […]
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College LifeChild off to College? Reflection Can Help You Grow, but Don’t Get Stuck in the Past
Introspection at this point in life—when the kids are headed off to college, and we’re transitioning to an empty nest—is right on cue, especially an analysis of our own parenting […]
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ApplicationsContinuing Extracurricular Activities Despite the Pandemic
Your teen can round out their high school resume despite COVID-19. Most high school students have lost the opportunity to participate in spring extra- curricular activities due to the impact of the […]
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College List BuildingCollege Rankings in the US: Which Site to Use?
Each year, as college decision deadlines approach, new rankings are released in large numbers on numerous websites. How can you know which ones to trust and which ones to ignore? […]
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College SearchIs Your College Financially Healthy?
Your student has worked hard to make their list of preferred colleges, visited them in person or virtually, written the essays, and filled out the applications. The colleges know a […]
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College Financial PlanningHow to Bring Down a College’s Sticker Price
This is reality and where I encourage people to look pragmatically at the magnitude of two things related to college: The difference between the sticker price and the net price. […]
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ApplicationsThe Trouble With Test-Optional Admissions: What the Experts Are Saying
Most colleges have now either gone test-optional or test-blind for this school year. Students and parents are wondering what that means, exactly–for those who have taken the tests, and those […]
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ApplicationsOpinion: Worried About Colleges Closing? Don’t Be
In the past few months there have been a number of stories predicting the closure of colleges. We reached out to Jeff Doyle, Associate Director for Institutional Planning & Assessment […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesWhat Should You Put in a Brag Sheet for College?
The brag sheet is an integral piece of the college application process, and yet it’s not talked about often enough. For many, its exact role in the entire operation is […]
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College LifeThe Parental Dilemma of the Year: Should We Let Our College Kids Return to Campus?
It’s the question heard ’round the country, and the answer is complicated—and different for each family dealing with its own health, education, and financial concerns. To help with the process, […]
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College LifeA Novel Idea: Ask Students What They Think About Returning to Campus
With the new school year just a few weeks away and coronavirus cases on the rise, many college and university presidents have shared ambitious plans for a never-before-executed fall semester. […]
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College Financial PlanningFull-Price Tuition for Remote Learning: Is It Worth It?
COVID-19 has changed not only how students learn, but the perception of what qualifies as a worthwhile educational investment. So much so that over the last few weeks, the most […]
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ApplicationsNSHSS vs. NHS: What Are They and Which One Is Right For Your Child?
National honor societies are very popular within the academic world. In particular, high school students see admission to an honor society as a big boon on their profiles. Like every […]
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College Financial PlanningWhy Online Only Education is Still Worth the Cost
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been much discussion about the future of higher education. With more schools opting for hosting classes online to adhere to social distancing and […]
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High School Academics & ActivitiesA Summer Checklist for Rising High School Juniors and Seniors
I’m a mom of six kids with the four oldest currently in four different colleges with enough scholarships to cover their full tuition and more. The younger two are a […]
