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Erin Barnes

Erin Barnes is a blog post contributor at Scoir.

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FAFSA & CSS Profile: Guide to Understanding Financial Aid

Financial aid for college is available through several different sources. Understanding each source is paramount in minimizing the cost of college. According to the College Board’s Trends in Student Aid, $234.6 billion was provided in federal,...

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5 Questions to Ask Your Child to Help Them Find College and Career Fit - illustration of man and woman talking

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5 Questions to Ask Your Child to Help Them Find College and Career Fit

So, you’d like to be involved in your child’s college search, but you’re not sure how to go about it without inadvertently taking over the process....

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Finding a College That's a Good Fit for Your Academic Needs

Are you a strong swimmer or do you prefer to wade into shallow water where the bottom is visible and footing is certain? Most people expose...

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The Beginning Stages of Creating a College List: 6 Tips to Get Started

If you’re a student considering applying to college, you've probably been told by many people in your life to create a college list. But the question...

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College and Career Planning Checklist for 12th Graders - illustration of person looking at list of to-dos for college

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College and Career Planning Checklist for 12th Graders

Your senior year is approaching! After years of hard work, you’ve decided to apply to college (or pursue a career!). Needless to say, this year is...

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College Planning Checklist for 11th Graders - illustration of student looking at to-do list

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College and Career Planning Checklist for 11th Graders

Junior year of high school is a key point in the college planning process. Between preparing for standardized tests and keeping up with...

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5 Tips: Requesting Letters of Recommendation (Helpful Form Included)

Completing your college applications is undoubtedly a big task. As you focus on checking off the to-dos and getting closer to having a complete...

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Helping Your High Schooler Take Ownership of their College Search - illustration of parent/guardian and their student talking while sitting behind laptop

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Helping Your High Schooler Take Ownership of their College Search

The college search and application process is more confusing and overwhelming than in years past. It’s not realistic to expect your high schooler to...

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Course Selection: Why Your High School Class Decisions are Important - illustration of student exploring class options

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Course Selection: Why Your High School Class Decisions are Important

For many high schools, course selection for the next school year begins as early as January. So, the fall is often a good time to consider your next...

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Seniors: Here’s What to Focus on in February - illustration of college prep checklist for seniors

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February Senior Year Checklist for College-Bound Students

February of senior year of high school can be a quiet, yet intense time if you’re a college-bound student. At this point, your difficult application...

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