January

Six Tips to Help You Cut the Cost of College by Tens of Thousands

College Admissions, College Selection, Financial Aid, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

While the benefits of a college education outweigh the costs by a lot, the cost is daunting. Here are six tips on how you can cut the cost of college by tens of thousands of dollars.

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Myths About Scholarships

Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

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.

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Why Finding a Great Fit College Matters

College Admissions, College Selection, Financial Aid, Freshman, Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore

College admissions isn't just about getting in, it's about finishing and thriving in life. That's why it matters that you find a great fit college.

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College Admissions in the U.K. for U.S. Families: The LifeLaunchr Webinar

College Admissions, College Application

LifeLaunchr coach Amy Garrou and Venkates Swaminathan's webinar, which walked families through what you need to know to apply for college admissions in the U.K, is an invaluable resource for parents with rising juniors and seniors, as well as for their teens. Here is the recording.

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Five Reasons to Work With a College Admissions Coach

Career Planning, College Admissions, College Application, College Fairs, Common Application, Engineering, Essay Writing, Financial Aid, Gap Year, Junior, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore, State Universities, University of California, University of Texas

A great college admissions coach can help reduce the stresses of applying to college and make the process much easier to navigate.

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Acing the SAT and ACT: What You Need to Know

Junior, Scholarships, Senior, Sophomore, Testing

Standardized testing is stressful for many students and parents because it has such high stakes. At many U.S. and international universities, test scores are a major factor in admissions decisions. But taking a standardized test like the SAT or ACT doesn't have to be stressful and scary.

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The New Sat: How It’s Changed, and How You Can Prepare for It

Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Testing

In March of 2016, the CollegeBoard (which administers the SAT and PSAT), kicked off the new SAT, which is a major change from the old one which had been in use for a decade. The new SAT has now been used for almost two years, and there's still not much understanding about how parents and students should best adapt. So here is a summary.

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The LifeLaunchr Webinar: U.K. College Admissions

College Admissions, Junior, Senior

The deadline for applying to U.K. universities for Fall 2018 admission is coming up fast, on January 15, 2018. That's also the deadline to apply for deferred admissions for Fall 2019. LifeLaunchr's recent webinar "Applying to College in the U.K.? Meet the January 15 deadline!" helped parents and students by providing expert advice on U.K. college admissions from LifeLaunchr coach Amy Garrou.

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Tips for Stress-Free Standardized College Admissions Testing

Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Testing

Standardized testing is a complex, and often overwhelming, issue for parents and students thinking about college. To help families with this, Linda King of The King Advantage and Venkates Swaminathan of LifeLaunchr presented "Tips for Stress-Free Standardized College Admissions Testing." The webinar is a great overview of how parents and students can make the best decisions about standardized testing.

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How the new FAFSA Affects You

Financial Aid, Scholarships, Senior

Filling out federal forms is always scary. But if you're applying to college – whether you want need-based or merit-based grants – filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an absolute must. This year brings some big changes to the FAFSA. The FAFSA is meant to be easy, and for many families it is. But for some families, it can be complex. For those families, LifeLaunchr can help.

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January

Six Tips to Help You Cut the Cost of College by Tens of Thousands

Myths About Scholarships

Why Finding a Great Fit College Matters

College Admissions in the U.K. for U.S. Families: The LifeLaunchr Webinar

Five Reasons to Work With a College Admissions Coach

Acing the SAT and ACT: What You Need to Know

The New Sat: How It’s Changed, and How You Can Prepare for It

The LifeLaunchr Webinar: U.K. College Admissions

Tips for Stress-Free Standardized College Admissions Testing

How the new FAFSA Affects You

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