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Common financial aid mistakes and advice
Soaring student debt, it’s a hot topic. Presidential candidates are talking about it and that’s because the average debt of a senior graduating from college is nearly $38,000. Student loan
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When students are writing their “Why this college?” essay, they need to convince the admissions office that the college is a great fit for them. How students do that is
Read moreWhy is the “Why Us?” such an important essay?
Why is the “Why this college?” so important? Colleges care why students put their college on their list and many colleges incorporate the “why?” question into their applications. While most
Read moreStray from the cliche
What do colleges want to know about you? That’s a good place to start when you’re brainstorming your college essay. You know colleges don’t want you to tell your life
Read moreFreshman survival skills – beyond Covid
Don’t be one of those college students that ends up on the evening news because they didn’t take the pandemic seriously. Listen to the doctors and school administrators about dealing
Read moreThink twice before submitting Early Decision
Before you hit submit for that November 1 Early Decision (ED) deadline, consider this: Early Decision is binding. That means that if you are accepted, you must go. That’s a
Read moreReturning home after the big drop-off
Pride and angst, very likely more angst than pride this year as families drop off their budding freshmen for a definitively non-traditional college experience. How many FaceBook posts have you
Read moreThe 3 types of essays: The Good, the Bad and the Risky
If they made a movie about nailing the perfect admissions essay, the title might be: “The Good, The Bad and The Risky.” The Risky Let’s start with “The Risky.” One
Read moreApplication mistakes to avoid
College applications are out; let the careless errors begin. A sloppy college application; while one of the easiest missteps to avoid is probably among the most common mistake applicants make.
Read moreHelping Teens Deal with Covid-Related Anxiety
When our world changes quickly and suddenly, because of things like COVID-19, it is common to experience changes in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Feelings of anxiety, fear or worry
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