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Inside the Financial Aid Process: A Guide for Students and Parents

Peter Van Buskirk: October 01, 2025

Gaining admission to the college(s) of your choice might weigh heavily on your mind at the moment. The odds are that the prospect of affording...

Financial Aid Students Parents and Guardians

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What You Need to Know About the FAFSA

Abby deSilva: September 23, 2025

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), managed by the Department of Education, is the gateway to federal and state financial aid for...

Financial Aid Students Parents and Guardians Counselors

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A Guide to College Application Deadlines

Peter Van Buskirk: September 19, 2025

College application season is upon us! Many high school seniors still have questions about where and how to apply as deadlines loom. Despite...

College Admissions and Applications Students Parents and Guardians

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How to Read a Financial Aid Award Letter [With 2 Examples]

Julie Kampschroeder: September 18, 2025

You've narrowed down your list of colleges, sent in your applications, and filled out your FAFSA and/or CSS Profile form online. After you receive...

Financial Aid Students Parents and Guardians

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SAT and ACT Resource Guide: From Free Prep to Private Tutoring

Julie Kampschroeder: September 17, 2025

“Help! My daughter is a junior, and I have no idea what to do. Should she take the SAT? The ACT? How should she prepare? Do we use a tutor? An online...

Standardized Tests Students Parents and Guardians

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FAFSA & CSS Profile: Guide to Understanding Financial Aid

Erin Barnes: August 26, 2025

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

Financial Aid Students Parents and Guardians

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For Parents/Guardians: Checklist for Back to School

Elena Polin: July 25, 2025

As a parent or guardian, a new school year can be a wild time. Especially if college planning is on your mind. Financial aid, building a college...

College Search and Discovery Parents and Guardians

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The Ins and Outs of the Enhanced ACT

Sara Laszlo: June 13, 2025

This blog post was provided by Test Innovators, our test prep partner. You can learn more about Test Innovators on our partners page.

Standardized Tests Students Parents and Guardians

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You're In. Now What? Strategies For Evaluating Enrollment Options

Peter Van Buskirk: April 25, 2025

Congratulations! After months of waiting, you have now heard from the colleges you applied to and, odds are, you’ve been admitted to more than one!...

Financial Aid College Admissions and Applications Students Parents and Guardians

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Strategies for Choosing Your High School Courses [Podcast Recap]

Abby deSilva: April 17, 2025

This article is a recap of an episode from our podcast: Course Selection: Strategies for Choosing Your High School Courses. Are you a junior or...

Podcast Courses and Academics Students Parents and Guardians

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