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What 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…
ReadmoreGifts, 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…
ReadmoreDon’t assume you can’t afford college
By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies – Founder Don’t assume the answer is no…you might be pleasantly surprised by a financial aid package. One of the biggest mistakes…
ReadmoreFinding the Money
By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies – Founder While I typically focus on the ins and outs related to college admissions, there is always the underlying question of…
ReadmoreShould you bother to fill out the FAFSA?
By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies – Founder Fill out the FAFSA? In a word. Yes. Many middle-class families have convinced themselves that filling out the Free Application for Federal…
ReadmorePaying for College – Be Sensible
If you’re the parent of a high school senior and you’re thinking about how to pay for college without going broke, it’s a whole new, expensive world. Paying for College…
ReadmoreUnderstanding how to pay for college…
You’ve made it past the early deadlines of November 1 and December 1. Yes, there are still the regular deadlines of January 1 and January 15, but the pressure is…
ReadmoreCommon 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…
ReadmoreFinancial Aid Glossary – part II
Last week I started out the Financial Aid Glossary with an A-C listing thinking I would divide this up into four separate columns, but then I thought let’s just share…
ReadmoreFinancial Aid 101: The glossary you’ll need to understand the process
The first question students ask is “Will I be accepted at college X?” The first question parents usually ask is “How can we afford to pay for college X?” With…
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