Melanie Trindade

      April 29, 2022
      Articles By Melanie Trindade

      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 ...

      7 Tips for Parents of College-Bound High School Seniors

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Sep 03, 2025
      Senior year of high school is exciting, stressful, and, let’s be honest… a little chaotic. One day, your teen is full of ...

      8 Everyday Ways to Cut Spending

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Aug 15, 2025

      How to Create a Scholarship Game Plan Before School Starts

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Aug 08, 2025
      Let’s be real… when you think about August, your mind probably goes to the beach, back-to-school shopping, or maybe ...
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