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Common Questions About the CSS Profile and IDOC

Julie Kampschroeder: August 28, 2025

The CSS Profile is a standardized financial form that is used by approximately 270 colleges and universities across the United States. Overa 100...

Financial Aid Students

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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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The Most Effective Way to Prepare for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT

Sara Laszlo: July 23, 2025

If you’re getting ready to take the ACT, SAT, and/or PSAT, you may be wondering how to prepare. Where do you start? What’s the best way to practice?...

Standardized Tests Students

The Ins and Outs of the ACT - illustration of student working on laptop with ACT test papers behind them

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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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Intentionality in the College Search Process

Peter Van Buskirk: April 29, 2025

When it comes time to think about college, it’s important to slow down and consider why you'd like to attend college and engage in conscious...

College Search and Discovery Students

illustration of counselor looking at bar graph with dollar sign on it and SAT paper - You're In. Now What? Strategies For Evaluating Enrollment Options

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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