If you are planning on going to college, you can start the early planning process even as a freshman in high school. Here are three things that can help you get into the school you hope to attend: Have the right schedule – First of all, colleges will care about the classes you take in …
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Financial aid, student loans, and scholarships all account for part of a student’s time in college, but much of the burden falls on parents. How can you make smart decisions while trying to fund your child’s tuition fees? Here are three important reminders. Have an emergency account – Set up a savings account just for …
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You’ve got the perfect credentials, and you wrote a stunning essay. However, there is another key element those college admission officers are going to be looking at to get an overview of who you are as a person – letters of recommendation. You need to stay on the good side of high school teachers and …
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College tuition is really expensive – that’s not a shocking statement. Everyone knows that it costs a small fortune to go to college, and everyone knows that the cost of school continues to go up. That’s been going on for a century, and it is why financial planning is so important. The really shocking thing …
How can you build a balanced list of colleges to apply to? We’re about to give 5 solid tips for making sure you know which schools should be on your list before you even begin the application process. Review your goals – What do you want from the college experience? Knowing your goals and what …
For a family of four in the United States, you may be considered to be on the high end of middle class if you earn between $50,000 and $100,000. But you may not feel like you’re on the high end of things if you have a big mortgage payment, and you have two kids in …
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Choosing the right college is going to be one of the biggest decisions you will ever have to make. So how can you be sure that you are choosing the best school for you? Here are 5 suggestions for selecting the right colleges to apply to. Determine your priorities – Make a list of things …
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No one pays full price for college. It’s not a rule, but between aid-based and non-aid-based funding sources, everybody should get something. Today, we’re going to tackle a complicated subject as simply as possible, how your family’s financial need is calculated. The Financial Aid Formula The basic formula for need-based financial aid looks like this: …
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Last week, we discussed the stages of writing a college admissions essay. Now that you are more comfortable with the process, some tips on how to go about crafting the essay itself would be nice, right? With that in mind, here’s our list of the best tips for admissions essay writing. Think about yourself – …
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The essay is just one part of a college application, but it is one of the most vital aspects of the process. How can you craft the ultimate essay and secure a spot for yourself at the university you hope to attend? We’ve broken it down into a 5-step process to help make this task …
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