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When Choosing A School: Which Costs Less? Private vs. Public. In-State vs. Out-of-State.

November 1, 2012

The second in our series about mistakes people make when choosing a college. Don’t walk away from a school just because you think it might be too expensive.

Let's Go Shopping! The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet Helps Students Compare Offers

October 22, 2012

The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, intended to accompany colleges’ own financial aid letters, is designed to make it easier for students and families to compare financial aid offers from different colleges.

College Graduates with the Least and Most Debt

September 20, 2012

How much will your college degree cost? Get a look at the colleges that are graduating students with the most and the least amount of debt.

Financial Aid Primer: #10. When A Financial Aid Package Isn't Enough

February 7, 2012

What should you do if your financial circumstances change and you have a shortfall in your financial aid package? Contact the financial aid office.

Financial Aid Primer: #9. All Financial Aid Packages Are Not the Same

February 2, 2012

What your financial aid package will look like at each college to which you apply is completely unpredictable. And no two packages will look the same. Here’s why…..

Financial Aid Primer: #8. Who Are The Parents?

January 31, 2012

In the case of divorce, who is financially responsible for paying for a student’s college education? The answer may surprise you.

Financial Aid Primer: #7. Information Required For The FAFSA

January 27, 2012

What kind of information is needed to complete the FAFSA? Whose assets are evaluated? Read on for a quick overview.

Financial Aid Primer: #6. FAFSA and CSS Profile – The Basics

January 24, 2012

If you’re looking for financial aid, then the FAFSA and CSS Profile are your starting point. Read on to get the basics about what these forms are all about.

Financial Aid Primer: #5. Different Kinds of Financial Aid Defined

January 19, 2012

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!

private school and public school sign board

Financial Aid Primer: #4. Private Education vs. Public Education. Which Will Cost You More?

January 17, 2012

A private college education doesn’t have to be beyond the reach of most students, even if they are in need of significant financial aid. Read more to learn why students in need of aid should consider both public and private institutions.

When to Hire a College Counselor

May 23, 2024 / Jared Hobson

When to hire a college counselor: four groups of students who will benefit the most As the college admissions process continues to become more complex and more competitive, more and

Letters of Recommendation for Ivy League Schools

May 17, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Do students need letters of recommendation for Ivy League Schools? In short, yes! For high-achieving, ambitious high school students, the college admissions process can be very stressful. Top-tier colleges and

Four Benefits of Online College Counseling

May 11, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Four Benefits of Online College Counseling It’s no secret that the college admissions process can be confusing, stressful, and expensive. With all the variables out there, it’s no wonder that

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AP Scores and College Admissions

May 6, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Do AP Scores Matter for College Admissions? When it comes to navigating high school and preparing for college, there are a million decisions you have to make, including your approach

An internship for my college application

May 1, 2024 / Jared Hobson

Do I need an internship for my college application? We get questions all the time: do I need an internship for my college application? It’s time to talk frankly about

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