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Andrea Aronson

5 Different Kinds of Financial Aid

Stafford Loans. Pell Grants. SEOG. Plus Loans. Work-Study. HELP! What do they all mean? If you’re baffled by what are all of the different financial aid instruments, who gets them, and how they differ, then read on!

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College Admissions
Jared Hobson

It’s Never Too Early to Think About Getting a Job

Should you consider job placement when creating the list of colleges you may apply to? Absolutely! Read about how to connect with the career development office at the colleges and universities you are interested in and what questions every college applicant should be asking.

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College Application
Jared Hobson

The Importance of Teaching in Choosing a University

Much is made of the importance of “faculty-student ratios” as an indicator of the quality of undergraduate teaching, or on the importance of teaching at a university. These ratios are unhelpful as a guide to understanding the priority paid to undergraduate teaching at a university.

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