Melanie Trindade

      April 29, 2022
      Articles By Melanie Trindade

      The 5 Worst Ways to Pay for College

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Apr 02, 2026
      Paying for college is one of the biggest financial decisions families make, and with so many options, it’s easy to feel ...

      If You’re a Junior or Senior, Read This Before March Is Over

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Mar 02, 2026
      March is a weird month in the college planning world. Winter is technically over, spring is just a few weeks away, and ...

      Email Etiquette 101

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Jan 30, 2026
      Your Guide to Not Accidentally Stressing Out Your Professors Let’s be honest: email is not exactly your preferred ...

      15 College Interview Questions & How to Answer Them Without Panicking

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Dec 04, 2025
      College interviews don’t have to feel like an interrogation under a fluorescent light. Think of them more like a ...

      What Does It Mean to Be a First-Generation College Student?

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Nov 13, 2025
      Every year on November 8th, we celebrate First-Generation College Day - a day to recognize the students who are the first in ...

      CSS Profile 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Fill It Out

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Oct 27, 2025
      Hey — what is the CSS Profile anyway? The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, as financial aid 2.0, or in other ...
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