Even though the weather is getting warmer, the fall college application process will approach quicker than you think. It might be time to consider boosting your resume with new experiences. What’s one of the best ways to do that? Volunteering!
Don’t snooze on your future just because it's poolside season.
Recommendation letters are a crucial part of the college application process. College admissions use letters to understand ...
(aka your pre-college glow-up checklist 🎓)
Are you a student searching for scholarships? Or maybe you’re a parent trying to understand what scholarship opportunities ...
Your college acceptances have arrived—major congrats! But now comes the hard part: deciding where to actually go. With all ...
Okay, let’s be real—community college sometimes gets a bad rap. Maybe you’ve heard people say it’s just for students who ...
First things first, congrats on taking the next step toward college! With those recommendation letters out of the way, it’s ...
As scholarships open in the new year, students will begin their hunt for financial opportunities. As a soon-to-be college ...
Let’s talk about going out of state for college. Can it be an incredible opportunity to grow or something you are not quite ...
The day has finally arrived. Whether you open your mailbox to secure your envelope or receive a notification in your email ...
The holiday season is here, and while most of us are thinking about cozy vibes, food comas, and spending time with family, ...
So, you’ve finally submitted your Common App – first of all, congrats! That’s a huge step, and you deserve a break (and ...
As a high school junior (or the parent of one!), you probably have a lot going on: schoolwork, sports, and possibly even a ...
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Sep 19, 2024
Discover the advantages of refinancing your Parent PLUS loans and how it can help you save money and simplify your finances.
Calling all dorm dwellers! So, you're about to embark on one of the most exciting journeys of your life—college. Amid all ...
From your first day of 9th grade to crossing the stage with your diploma, we're sure high school went by in a blur. Although ...
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Jul 09, 2024
By now, you probably have been accepted to college and you know where you are headed to this fall. But have you decided how ...
We all know how the story of the tortoise and the hare ends, don't let that be you!
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Mar 18, 2024
Uncover the advantages of participating in a summer internship program and how it can boost your career prospects. Summer ...
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Oct 19, 2023
Fall is here, and so are corn mazes, pumpkin-spiced lattes, and apple-flavored desserts. Don't get too caught up in all the ...
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Sep 08, 2023
My bet is that a college visit may have been on your summer to-do list, or any to-do list for that matter. But summer passes ...
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Aug 10, 2023
August is considered the "kick-off" month for applying to colleges because the Common Application is released on the first ...
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Jul 12, 2023
Summertime is finally here, and the beach is most definitely calling your name, but it doesn't mean you should slack off ...
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May 18, 2023
Choosing a college can be a daunting task, with so many options available. It can be overwhelming to narrow down the choices ...
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Jan 31, 2023
Scholarships are like buried treasures. Some harder to find than others, but they are worth the time and effort to conduct a ...
If you are a junior or senior in high school, NOW IS THE TIME to have one or more discussions with your guidance counselor ...
As parents begin to consider how best to support their son or daughter in their pursuit of a college education, consider the ...
The simple answer is, only if you are asked to.
Parents have choices when it comes to borrowing for college. Outlined below are details for you to consider when researching ...
Many students and families cannot write out just one check in order to pay the tuition bill in full for each college ...
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Apr 23, 2021
People choose to volunteer for a multitude of reasons. For some, it gives them a chance to give back to the community or ...
Don’t let the thought of completing your college applications stress you out. Think about it as an opportunity to write ...
If you’re headed back to school in the fall or are already enrolled at a college or university, it’s time to start thinking ...
Remember to borrow only what you really need! For every dollar you borrow, you will have to pay back more than that dollar ...
There’s nothing better than vacation, right? Hopefully your winter break was restful and you are recharged and ready to get ...
While some borrowers refinance their loans just to simplify their monthly repayment, remove a parent from their existing ...
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Student loan refinancing is a hot topic in the news these days. Not many days go by without some big headline about soaring ...
The credit conundrum when starting out:
Excuses, excuses. Preparing for college is a time-consuming task, evidenced by the many online and other forms of checklists ...
