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The Federal Work-Study Program
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides a way for students to earn money for their education by working at a part-time job while in a college or career school. There
Read moreUnderstanding the Net Price Calculators of Colleges
The best things in life are free, but most things are purchased at a fixed price. Curiously, one of the most important purchases in a person’s life, a college education,
Read moreManaging Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation (LOR’s) shouldn’t be treated as mere boxes to be checked off on a to-do list because they play an important role in the admissions process. Colleges rely
Read moreCollege Lists Should Have Financial Safety Schools
A high school student’s College List is the set of institutions to which he or she will apply in senior year. They are the colleges that that the student determines
Read moreWhat College Rankings Do and Do Not Measure
Ever hear of a Cargo Cult? It’s a term that describes the Pacific Islanders who faithfully awaited the never-to-return U.S. Navy of 1945 and their cargoes that made their lives
Read moreStress Management for High School Students
Picture the famous painting by Edvard Munch known as “The Scream”. No student should have to go through high school feeling like that person. Although there’s serious work to be
Read moreCommunity Service Boosts an Applicant’s Appeal
Colleges want to populate their next freshman class with students who are aware of and sensitive to the world and people around them. They tend to be less impressed by
Read moreGifts, Endowments, and Financial Aid
Attending a college that receives major gifts from deep-pocketed benefactors and has a multi-billion dollar endowment has advantages for students. Among these is the possibility that some of that money
Read moreStudents Can Prepare for Digital Testing
The PSAT and SAT soon will be taken by college-bound students only by computer. The transition from paper-based to digital testing affirms the continuing relevance and usefulness of standardized tests
Read moreNeed-Blind vs. Need-Aware Admissions Policies
Students in wealthy families enjoy many advantages if they aspire to attend an elite institution. One advantage is that the family can simply pay full tuition plus all other costs
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