Merit-based financial aid can reduce the cost of college significantly. However, colleges are selective about how they award merit aid. And some are more selective than others.
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Is Early Decision Binding or Not?
Applying early decision is not a good idea for every college applicant. For some, sending out a single application could be financially foolish because it carries a binding agreement to attend that school no matter what. And for others, the binding nature of early decision can lead to some uncomfortable situations. Read this and contact us for more guidance.
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Mark talks about the outdoor opportunities offered by attending Bates College.
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Marks goes to the campus of Bates College to talk about its long-standing ethos of diversity and tolerance.
Continue readingBad Grades Can Still Get You Into College–At a Price
Students with bad grades, low GPA, and low SAT and ACT test scores can still get into college. But can they graduate? Can they get financial aid? Mark responds to an inquiry from a student who wants it “honest and straight.”
Continue readingGrades and GPA Don't Necessarily Reflect Knowledge
Does your GPA reflect the knowledge you gained in a class? The answer, according to an article recently published by the Association of Middle Level Education, is probably not. Teachers rely on grade point averages for the sake of simplicity, not because these averages reflect mastery of material.
Continue readingUniversity of Colorado Boulder Offers New Scholarships for Colorado Residents
Are you a high-achieving Colorado resident? CU Boulder is offering new financial incentives for you to attend.
Continue readingSimpson College – A Hidden Treasure in Iowa
During a recent visit to Iowa I had the chance to speak with Simpson College’s Assistant Director of Admissions. Learn more about this great small college!
Continue readingAre You From Colorado? Don't Forget to Activate Your COF!
Are you a Colorado resident planning to stay in Colorado for college? Make sure you activate your College Opportunity Fund!
Continue readingOctober is College Application Month in Colorado
College in Colorado (CIC) has designated October as College Application Month. Read this blog post to learn more about CIC’s free college-planning website that’s available for all students, not just those living in Colorado.
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