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Narrowing Down Your College List Before Applying - illustration of student taking colleges off of their college list

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Narrowing Down Your College List Before Applying

With about 5,300 colleges and universities to choose from in the United States, you'll want to start narrowing down your college list during your junior year of high school. Not sure how to narrow down a college list? This checklist should help you...

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Dorm Room Essentials - illustration of dorm room essentials like pillows, towels, and more

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Dorm Room Essentials

Hiiiii! It's Elena, and if it's ~summertime~ by you, you might be curious about what to pack for college. In this podcast episode, we talk about Dorm...

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6 Ways to Save Money While in College - illustration of hand holding money bag

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6 Ways to Save Money While in College

As of 2023, the average American student loan debt was $37,338 for a bachelor's degree.

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FAFSA & CSS Profile: Guide to Understanding Financial Aid - illustration of student looking at financial aid letter

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FAFSA & CSS Profile: Guide to Understanding Financial Aid

Financial aid for college is available through several different sources. Understanding the types of financial aid sources is paramount in minimizing...

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Common Questions About the CSS Profile and IDOC - person sitting on floor with laptop wondering what the CSS Profile and IDOC are

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Common Questions About the CSS Profile and IDOC

The CSS Profile is a standardized financial form that is required at hundreds colleges and universities across the country—and a little less than...

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Back-to-School Checklist for Counselors - illustration of checklist on a clipboard

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Scoir Back-to-School Checklist for Counselors

Another school year is beginning! ☀️ As you plan for the upcoming school year, we'd like to share some helpful back-to-school Scoir housekeeping...

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Virtual Resources for the College Admission Journey - illustration of Scoir platform features for students

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Virtual Resources for the College Admission Journey

Thanks to ingenious virtual resources, you can access the information you need to continue your college journey without ever leaving home. Here are...

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The Enrollment Cliff from a Gen Zer's Perspective - illustration of woman standing near edge of cliff looking at bar graph

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The Enrollment Cliff from a Gen Zer's Perspective

Higher education has been through the wringer these past few years, with little signs of those challenges letting up. And now, what colleges have...

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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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How to Get Started on Scoir as a Parent or Guardian - illustration of parent/guardian exploring Scoir from their laptop

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How to Get Started on Scoir as a Parent or Guardian

You may have been invited because your student found Scoir or uses the platform at school. You may also be interested in better supporting your...

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