Student loan debt in the U.S. now exceeds $1.5 trillion dollars. Parents and students need to know how college financial aid works.
What Families Need to Know About College Financial Aid
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December
Writing About COVID-19 in Your College Admission Essay
For students applying to college using the CommonApp, there are several different places where students and counselors can address the pandemic’s impact, and those different sections have differing goals.
Keys to a Great College Admission Essay
This time of year, many students are working on college admission essays. A great essay can help you be selected over others with similar scores and grades.
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.
How to Create a College List
Building a college list is one of the most critical parts of the college application process, ensuring that college doesn’t turn into a $200,000 mistake.
How Many College Admissions Essays Will I Have to Write?
As the number of colleges students apply to continues to grow, the number of college admissions essays students have to write goes up as well. If you’re a sophomore or junior (or the parent of one) starting to think about college applications, you might be wondering: “How many college admissions essays will I have to write?”
Secrets of Writing a Winning College Essay: The LifeLaunchr Webinar
A great admissions essay can help you stand out. This webinar by LifeLaunchr coach Jane Hirschhorn tells you how to write a great college essay.
Myths About Scholarships
Scholarships matter a lot for students headed to college because college is so expensive. But myths about scholarships hold people back from finding and applying for scholarships.
Standardized Testing: What You Need to Know
The prospect of standardized testing is immensely stressful, and parents and students have many questions about standardized testing.
Take a College Virtual Tour and Save Money and Time
Visiting colleges can be expensive. Between airfare or gas, hotel rooms, rental cars, parking and food, you could end up spending thousands of dollars. So before you fly, travel in the virtual world. College virtual tours can be a great way to screen colleges and find your fit.
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