Sophomore

Filling Out the FAFSA: Your Guide

Financial Aid, Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

The Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the basis on which colleges decide financial aid, so it is important students and parents fill them out.

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Your Guide to College and Outside Scholarships: Webinar

Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

This webinar will walk you through how you can find out and apply for merit scholarships.

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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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The Eight Factors College Admissions Officials Look for in Your Application

College Admissions, College Selection, Course Selection, Junior, Senior, Sophomore

Understand the admissions factors college admissions officials consider in an student to build a great application.

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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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Filling Out the FAFSA: Your Guide

Your Guide to College and Outside Scholarships: Webinar

Summer Programs for High School Students

Filling out the CSS/Profile: Your Guide

The Eight Factors College Admissions Officials Look for in Your Application

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

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