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Pros and Cons of Submitting the FAFSA
The re-designed FAFSA is finally available, which has many families wondering, “Do we actually need to submit the FAFSA?”…
Applying to Highly Selective Colleges - What Prospective Applicants Need to Know
One indisputable trend in college admissions is that highly selective schools continue to get more selective as numbers of applications increase…
Scholarships - Are they worth applying for?
It's common to hear a lot of vague yet encouraging words about how scholarships can help you pay for college…
What is Work Study?
As you evaluate your financial aid offers, you may see an item called Work Study, with amounts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000…
Making Sense of Financial Aid Awards
I have to be honest – Spring is my favorite time of the year. Not only because I get to see students celebrate their acceptances, but also because I LOVE to evaluate financial aid award letters…
How Students Can Lower College Costs
If you shudder when thinking about financing your child’s education, you are not alone. With rising tuitions, and more students competing for limited financial aid, the cost of a 4-year education has risen dramatically over the past decade…
Advice from the Other Side
I asked students and parents to share their advice for students and parents about to begin the college admissions process. Who better to provide guidance than those who have just completed the journey…