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Public Colleges and Universities Gorge on Debt–What Will Be the Impact?

September 2, 2010

Total borrowing at public colleges and universities has increased 31% in the past four years–faster than the rise in tuition revenues. Is this sustainable? The mortgage industry collapsed. Could there be a similar crisis in higher education?

Which College Is Best? What Are the Objective Indicators?

September 2, 2010

How do we know what college is best? What are the objective indicators of educational quality. Zac Bissonnette reminds us that there is no objectivity in this business.

Debt Free U–Investing in College and Choosing a Major

September 1, 2010

Zac Bissonnette continues his guest post on our blog by talking about the dangers of thinking of college of an “investment,” and on the perceived perils of choosing the right major.

An Irreverent Take On College Admissions–Zac Bissonnette and Debt Free U

August 31, 2010

Not enough college counselors talk frankly about financial aid. We do. And Zac Bissonnette is helping us do it.

Financial Aid: Changes to Student Loan Programs Explained

July 10, 2010

A recent article in Business Week does a great job in explaining the many changes to the Federal student loan program that went into effect

A Caution About Student Loans

June 7, 2010

Is taking out a student loan a good investment? Some think it is a good idea to stay away from student loans in order to finance a college education.

Early Yield Reports

May 8, 2010

InsiderHigherEd.com ran an article yesterday on early yield reports from a handful of schools. While most colleges and universities are still counting their deposits, a

Lowering the Cost of Out-Of-State Tuition

April 27, 2010

Currently, juniors everywhere are trying to decide where they will send in those college applications. On top of considering size, location, and selectivity; cost is

Still Haven't Sent In Your Deposit? Read This…

April 21, 2010

So you still have not made your final decision? If our previous post on making the final decision did not help, here are some more

Need Help With Financial Aid?

April 19, 2010

There appears to be an abundance of stories regarding financial aid in the media these days. With the May 1st deadline on the horizon and

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Is It “Easier” to Get In If You Apply Early Decision?

October 10, 2023 / Andrea Aronson

Everyone wants to do whatever they can to get into the college of their choice. Does applying Early Decision actually help the cause?

Does Applying for Financial Aid Hurt My College Admissions Chances?

October 6, 2023 / Andrea Aronson

New Jersey Educational Consultant gives her take on the relationship between applying for financial aid and getting accepted to college. Should you check that "YES" box for financial aid or

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How to Write The College Essay for The Common App on Failure

September 28, 2023 / Jared Hobson

One of the new Common Application prompts asks you to recount a time in which you failed. This essay requires that you show both humility and maturity.

Great College Essay Advice for the Common App – The Personal Growth Prompt

September 28, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Mark offers expert college essay advice. Here he dissects the Common Application prompt focused on an accomplishment, event, or realization that led to personal growth.

How to write an email to college admissions officers

How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

September 28, 2023 / Jared Hobson

The college admissions process can be filled with uncertainty. One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. But do

Holiday Breaks – Not the Best Time for College Tours

September 6, 2023 / Jared Hobson

When is the best time to go see colleges? Unfortunately, it is not during the upcoming holiday breaks.

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Great College Advice Blog

Public Colleges and Universities Gorge on Debt–What Will Be the Impact?

Which College Is Best? What Are the Objective Indicators?

Debt Free U–Investing in College and Choosing a Major

An Irreverent Take On College Admissions–Zac Bissonnette and Debt Free U

Financial Aid: Changes to Student Loan Programs Explained

A Caution About Student Loans

Early Yield Reports

Lowering the Cost of Out-Of-State Tuition

Still Haven't Sent In Your Deposit? Read This…

Need Help With Financial Aid?

Is It “Easier” to Get In If You Apply Early Decision?

Does Applying for Financial Aid Hurt My College Admissions Chances?

How to Write The College Essay for The Common App on Failure

Great College Essay Advice for the Common App – The Personal Growth Prompt

How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

Holiday Breaks – Not the Best Time for College Tours

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