Do you think a liberal arts education is wrong for you? We’re here to show you why it might be the best education for you. Unfortunately, it’s common for people to underestimate the value of a liberal arts education. Whether it’s believed that liberal arts is connected to a political affiliation or that this form …
Interested in getting your degree from a European college? Let us help you decide whether or not you should make that move or stay local. We sat down with Michael Leppo, AKA our favorite International Admissions Counselor. He told us what goes into studying at an international school, which really got us thinking. How different …
College Around the World: Studying in the U.S. vs Europe Read More »
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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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 …
You can’t take student loan forgiveness programs at face value. Let’s explore the pros and cons of “forgiveness.” The Biden Administration has unveiled their plan to forgive up to $10,000 worth of federal student loan debt to millions of Americans, and up to $20,000 for those who received Pell grants. Eligible individuals must be making …
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 …
