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Financial Matters: Scholarship Scams Targeting Families
As college costs rise, it’s understandable that families are eager to find financial aid opportunities. Unfortunately, scammers know this...
5 days ago
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Focus on Majors: Not a Major – Pre-Law
If you’re thinking about becoming a lawyer, you might assume there’s a specific “pre-law” major you’re supposed to choose. But here’s...
Jun 5
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Adjusting to College Life: What to Expect and How to Cope
Nearly all first-year college students encounter a few surprises as they adjust to college life. Understanding the most common challenges...
May 20
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Financial Matters: Pitfalls to Avoid in Your First Year
For many students, the first year of college is their first real taste of financial independence. While this is an exciting time, it's...
May 10
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Focus on Majors: Sport Management
For students who live and breathe sports, a career in the industry doesn't have to mean going pro as an athlete. The U.S. sports industry...
May 4
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Insights into Playing Sports in College
Many student-athletes dream of playing a sport in college. However, with competitive recruiting, levels of play, and misconceptions about...
Apr 24
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Overused College Essay Topics
All right, juniors—summer is coming, and so is the time to start writing those college essays. Whether you're dreading it or excited to...
Apr 17
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Financial Matters: Asking for More Merit Aid
Your teen has just received their college acceptance letters, and one of those schools is their first-choice college—exciting news! But...
Apr 10
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Focus on Majors: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world, changing how we work, learn, and make decisions. Universities are responding by...
Apr 4
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Understanding Letters of Recommendation
The application requirements for most colleges in the US include a letter of recommendation from the student's high school guidance...
Mar 31
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Making Final College Choices
Deciding which college to attend can be one of the toughest decisions for high school seniors. With so many options, it's easy to feel...
Mar 27
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Financial Matters: Understanding Your 529 College Savings Plan
529 Plans: A Smart Strategy for College Savings As college costs continue to rise, parents of college-bound students are increasingly...
Mar 13
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Focus on Majors: Languages
There are roughly 311 different languages spoken in the United States alone, with more than 6,500 languages spoken worldwide....
Mar 7
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Lessons Learned About Campus Visits
As parents of sophomores and juniors schedule flights, rent cars, make hotel reservations, and book spring break campus tours, this whole...
Feb 28
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Social Media and College Admissions
Okay students, let's be real. Your life is probably all over social media. From TikTok dances to Insta-worthy sunsets to those hilarious...
Feb 19
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Financial Matters: Making Private Colleges Affordable
Private colleges across the United States have expanded their merit-based aid programs in response to competition from public...
Feb 8
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Choosing the “Best” Standardized Test Prep
Most students are anxious about taking standardized tests. Taking a good test prep course or working one-on-one with a tutor can help...
Jan 31
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College Newsletter - January 2025
Live Links at the End of the newsletter Page 1 Links FAFSA College Board ACT
Jan 8
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College Newsletter - December 2024
Page Links to resources are at the end of this newsletter Article Links Page 1: FAFSA CSS Profile MIT Women's Technology Program Summer...
Dec 2, 2024
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College Newsletter - November 2024
November College Newsletter Links at the end of the article Article Links: Page 1 College Board ACT CSS Profile SRAR FAFSA Common Data...
Nov 1, 2024
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