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 ...

      The Pros & Cons of Student Loan Refinancing

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Oct 10, 2025
      If you've borrowed money to pay for college, at some point, you may want to consider refinancing those student loans. ...

      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
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