It is no secret that most applications are rejected by the top universities in the country. But you may be surprised by just how exclusive some of these schools are. US News reported on the topic and gave some shocking statistics. For example, The 53 most exclusive schools in the nation accepted fewer than 1 […]
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While parents often try to help their children to be able to fund a college education and there are numerous grants and scholarships available, most students still find themselves needing to fund some of their tuition and other expenses with direct student loans. Here is a brief comparison of four types of loans to help
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You’re going to be applying to more than one college, but you don’t want the schools you apply to all to be identical, right? Here are a few tips to help you prepare a list of schools that is balanced, while still meeting your personal wants and needs. Determine your objectives – What do you want
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If you have been able to write a spectacular essay – congratulations! You’ve completed one of the most difficult parts of the college admissions process. However, there is something else that takes a lot of legwork and is a definite must when it comes to most schools. That is letters of recommendation. Here are a
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You may wonder if you can qualify for need or merit-based financial aid. These funds are important if you want to go to a university but don’t want to spend the rest of your life paying for it. Here are a few tips to help you maximize the amount of aid you receive, even if
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Some of the most famous colleges in the country offer summer programs for high school students who are interested in entering their program or who just want to get a jumpstart on college. Here are a few of our favorite summer programs: Harvard – If you are graduating any time in the next three years,
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College tuition is expensive, and that is underselling it when it comes to the tuition fees of private universities. How can your family fund a college education for one or more children? Here are three tips. FAFSA – Be sure to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is a way to
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Are you tired of grown-ups asking you where you plan on going to college? The fact is that you have to ask yourself that question so you know where to apply. How can you choose the right school for you? Here are some tips: Determine what is most important to you – Different institutions have
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You want your college essay to stand out and make the admission officer really take notice. Here are three tips that can help you reach your goal and get that acceptance letter. Make it about you – Your essay is sort of your introduction to the school. Sure, you listed everything you’ve done on the
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Funding college can be difficult with tuition in the tens of thousands of dollars per year at most private institutions. There are many options for loans, but how can you know which one is right for you? Here are a few differences between private and federal loans. Private lenders are going to want to know
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