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7 Podcasts for Students Going Through the Admissions Process
Podcasts can offer a wealth of information to busy students, particularly when it comes to the college admissions process. We…
College in 2021: Three Predictions
Who could have predicted 2020? No one that I've heard of got it right.
Who could have anticipated COVID-19? There have been movies…
Will Student Loans Be Forgiven?
Most of us are looking forward to the New Year and the changes it will bring. The Old Year is one to forget, with its global cult…
Credit Cards for College Students
Credit or debit? This routine checkout line question can feel like a major decision for college students and their families. Many…
Podcast Recap: Author Jeff Selingo Shares Essential Admissions Insights
The college admissions process isn't a meritocracy, and involves a fair amount of mystery, which are among the factors that make …
How Hard Is It to Withdraw from an ED Commitment for Financial Reasons?
I applied Early Decision (ED) to Johns Hopkins and my twin sister applied ED to Duke. Our parents are getting nervous as the noti…
College Budgeting 101: Six Tips on Handling Your Finances During Undergrad
You may have noticed, but college can be fairly expensive (that's why we so frequently discuss financial aid secrets). Tuition as…
FAFSA and CSS Profile for Better Scholarship Chances?
Consult This Financial Aid Checklist as You Prep for the FAFSA
The free application for federal student aid, commonly referred to by its acronym, FAFSA, opens a week from today. This means tha…
Get to the Bottom of These 3 Financial Aid Questions
The Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) will open in just a few weeks, and if you're on the fence about whether to…