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AdviceFreshman Year Loneliness Is Normal — Here’s What to Tell Your Student Before They Leave
This story was first shared in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Kellsey Stokes is a wife and mom of two who attended […]
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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 […]
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College LifeChanges Ahead in the World of Higher Ed: The Experts Weigh In
When Stanford announced the elimination of 11 out of their 36 varsity sports teams, it was clear there’d be more changes ahead for the 2020-2021 school year that go beyond […]
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SurviveCan Insurance Help Families Manage the Financial Risks of College Life?
As nearly 3 million new college students and their families prepare to start college in the fall, now is an excellent time for parents and students to examine the financial […]
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ApplicationsNortheastern 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 Northeastern’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance. Before […]
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CareersJobs You Can Get With a Liberal Arts Degree
A lot of digital ink is wasted on trying to help people figure out what major to pursue in college. Everyone wants to know if finance, computer science, or something […]
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College Financial PlanningScholarships with September Deadlines
ABFSE Undergraduate Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,500 Apply By: September 1, 2026 Description: Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least one semester of study in a program […]
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College Financial PlanningScholarships with August Deadlines
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Support Awards Amount: Up to $5,000 Apply by: August 1, 2026 Description: Scholarship is open to low-income women who are at least 17 years of […]
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College Financial PlanningStuck in the Middle: How to Manage Financial Aid “No Man’s Land”
Some folks find themselves in college’s “golden land” – they have plenty of financial assets to send their child to school. Other families are on the other extreme – with […]
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College LifeAs Recession Deepens, Colleges Are Cutting Back on Career Services
Many colleges and universities are redoing their budgets after losing millions because of the coronavirus crisis, and with this rebalancing of the books comes another loss for students – leaner […]
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College Financial PlanningIf You Receive Need-Based Financial Aid, Here’s What You Need to Know About Paying for College
On a recent Saturday morning, I begin musing about families with need-based financial aid worries… This is my advice specifically for middle-to-lower income families trying to figure out how to […]
