Talkin' Smack-a-demic
April can prove a little stressful, especially if you’re one of the thousands of students and parents gearing up for the big fall move to campus. This month Punch is the premiere guide for smoothing tough transitions and a must-read for juniors who are deciding where to go—and how to get in and pay for it! Let’s start talking smack-a-demic this spring, Punchers!

• Campus Crime on the Rise?
• Hear Us Roar! Pros of Attending an All-Female College
• 12 Crazy Facts about the Ivy League
  
  

• Seniors
• Avoiding the Wait List Limbo
• Got Denied? Brushing Off and Moving On
• In Loco Parentis: Meet CC Parents Who Live Near Your Kid’s College
  
  
• Juniors
• Experts Weigh In: Nine Ways to Cut the Cost of Campus Visits
• Step-by-Step: Your College Search Handbook
• Financial Aid 101: Start with the EFC Calculator
  
  

• Parents: Help Your College Kid Cope with Exam Stress
• SAT Panic Prompts High School Seniors to Flee
• New Anti-Cheating Procedures Take Effect this September

• How Much Student Debt is Normal?
• Bursar? What’s a Bursar?
• Forever in Debt: Grads Age 60+ Face $36 Billion in Student Loans

• Surviving College All-Nighters
• Dorm Swarm: Beating Bed Bugs
• Why You Shouldn’t Be Ashamed to Move Back Home

No Slackin': Get the Jump on Important Dates & Deadlines

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FAFSA.com VS. FAFSA.ed.gov… Did I Get Scammed?
I paid a fee to complete my FAFSA at FAFSA.com, but my friend told me that she wasn’t asked to pay a fee. Now I’m afraid I have been scammed. Help!

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The Heartbreak of Senioritis
In my experience in dealing with academic “marathoners,” I’ve found that they sometimes hit their “wall” around this time of year, in the early spring, right after college acceptance letters come out. It’s called senioritis. It’s more common than you may imagine, and it can have wildly negative effects.

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