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      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 ...

      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 ...

      Scholarship Basics, Let's Break It Down

      Posted by Samantha Eskew, Apr 08, 2025
      Are you a student searching for scholarships? Or maybe you’re a parent trying to understand what scholarship opportunities ...

      More to Consider When Considering Community College

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Mar 04, 2025
      Okay, let’s be real—community college sometimes gets a bad rap. Maybe you’ve heard people say it’s just for students who ...

      College Entrance and Exit Counseling - What to expect

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, May 01, 2024
      What to expect . . .

      Compare Financial Aid Offers with Caution

      Posted by Jodi Anderson, Dec 22, 2022
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