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Summer Programs for High School Students

Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Summer Programs

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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Filling out the CSS/Profile: Your Guide

Financial Aid, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

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.

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Your Guide to Maximizing Financial Aid

Financial Aid, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

College can cost upwards of $80,000 a year. Maximizing financial aid and qualifying for scholarships is critical. Here's how the system works.

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How to Research Colleges

College Admissions, College Fairs, College Selection, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

Researching colleges systematically and carefully is critical to building a list that genuinely fits the student.

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Showcase Your Extracurricular Activities

College Admissions, College Application, Essay Writing, Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

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.

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What Families Need to Know About College Financial Aid

Financial Aid, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

Student loan debt in the U.S. now exceeds $1.5 trillion dollars. Parents and students need to know how college financial aid works.

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Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List

College Admissions, College Selection, COVID-19, Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

To make a good college list, focus on finding good fits, rather than chasing after the highest-ranked colleges. Rankings are arbitrary.

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How You Can Thrive During Remote Learning

College Admissions, COVID-19, Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

Last spring taught us some lessons about thriving with remote learning. Here are keys to success with online education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Five Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College

Financial Aid, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

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.

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Using Summer Wisely to Get Started on College Admissions

College Admissions, Essay Writing, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

Summer vacation can be a moment to take a break after an intense school year. But it's also a time to really focus on college admissions and college planning.

Here's a great list of things parents and students can do over the summer!

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Freshman

Summer Programs for High School Students

Filling out the CSS/Profile: Your Guide

Your Guide to Maximizing Financial Aid

How to Research Colleges

Showcase Your Extracurricular Activities

What Families Need to Know About College Financial Aid

Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List

How You Can Thrive During Remote Learning

Five Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College

Using Summer Wisely to Get Started on College Admissions

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