Summer internships or other immersive study opportunities can help in picking your major and applying to college. Here are some well-regarded programs.
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Your Guide to Maximizing Financial Aid
College can cost upwards of $80,000 a year. Maximizing financial aid and qualifying for scholarships is critical. Here's how the system works.
Filling Out the FAFSA: Your Guide
The Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the basis on which colleges decide financial aid, so it is important students and parents fill them out.
Filling out the CSS/Profile: Your Guide
The CSS/Profile, like the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA), it is used to determine how much money a college will offer you.
How to Research Colleges
Researching colleges systematically and carefully is critical to building a list that genuinely fits the student.
Showcase Your Extracurricular Activities
Explaining a student’s extracurricular activities is an integral part of the holistic admissions process at U.S. universities. Here's what you need to know.
What Families Need to Know About College Financial Aid
Student loan debt in the U.S. now exceeds $1.5 trillion dollars. Parents and students need to know how college financial aid works.
Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List
To make a good college list, focus on finding good fits, rather than chasing after the highest-ranked colleges. Rankings are arbitrary.
How You Can Thrive During Remote Learning
Last spring taught us some lessons about thriving with remote learning. Here are keys to success with online education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College
Many families don't think early enough about how to pay for college. But with a little planning, the challenge of paying for college is manageable.