The general media consensus might make it seem like you will pay more for private colleges and universities, but that isn’t always the truth It has become a common belief that you will always end up paying more money if you attend a private college or university than if you attend a public one. However, […]
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No matter which situation you’re in, there are a few easy things you can do to maximize your score. 1. Give Yourself Time When you start studying is entirely up to you. And it’s been shown, time and time again, the sooner you start studying, the better you’ll do. It’s a self-evident truth – but
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A study commissioned by the United States Department of Labor unveiled some startling information Part-time campus jobs not only help students make money — they can also help raise grade-point averages. The study of undergraduates over the last decade found that the average GPA of freshmen at four-year universities who worked between one and twenty
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Truth be told, you could save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars. Getting accepted into a great school, getting a rock solid education, landing a dream job… For many students, it all starts with the SAT. And there are a lot of SAT preparatory businesses lining up to help these students. Our specialists talk with a
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The financial aid appeal letter may be the most under-utilized step in the college admissions process – Make sure it’s utilized in your case We say that because they can actually work (when the appeal letter is written in the most effective manner possible), with the very real potential of increasing your student’s financial aid
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Take a few minutes to get to know these Financial aid terms – The application process will be easier and quicker as a result The college admissions and financial aid process is full of terminology that can be somewhat intimidating to families applying for the first time. That’s why our Education Team put together the
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TIPS FOR STEERING YOUR CHILD PAST DISAPPOINTMENT, TOWARD A STILL-BRIGHT FUTURE. Social media is full of gleeful images of high school seniors and their parents celebrating college acceptances. Of course, few people post images of their children experiencing college rejection. But that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.With many top-tier colleges accepting only 5% of applicants,
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Why you need to explore options that can save money and extend protection —even when your student is away from home. That’s right. Just when you thought you had checked every box for sending your child to college, there is one more thing you should consider…talking to your insurance agent. Getting insurance for your college
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Now that school is back in session, it’s time for parents of college students to start looking ahead to the 2023-24 FAFSA. Before parents begin filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in October 2022, it’s important to know that the FAFSA won’t be the same as last year. Federal Student Aid has
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The first few weeks of college are uniquely exciting . . . and stressful. Luckily, there are proven ways to ease your transition so you can launch into your college years with optimism and confidence. Here we’ve gathered some or our best advice from years of counseling and thousands of college students. Get involved!! This
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You’ve been accepted into the college of your choice. Great news!But your financial aid award is not enough to help you afford the college. Not great news.So, what can you do? You can appeal your financial aid award to try and get more aid from the college. A financial aid appeal is your formal request
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How can you tell if a college is the “right fit” for you? Visiting really helps. So, it’s important to plan your college visits strategically and make sure you gather as much information as you can about each school you visit. Here are a few tips for making sure you get the most out of
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