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Common Questions About the CSS Profile and IDOC

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 10/20/20

The CSS Profile is an additional standardized financial form that is required at over 400 colleges and universities across the country - and a little less than one-fourth of them also require IDOCS. For high-performing students applying Early ...
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What to Know About Honors Colleges & Residential Colleges

By: Erin Barnes | 10/16/20

If you’re in the process of selecting and applying to colleges, it’s important to be aware of certain opportunities that aren't well-publicized and aren't captured by ...
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FAFSA & CSS Profile - A Straightforward Guide to Understanding Financial Aid

By: Erin Barnes | 10/13/20

Financial aid for college is available through several different sources. Understanding each source is paramount in minimizing the cost of college. According to the ...
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How To Write Recommendation Letters for Your Students

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 10/07/20

The weight and responsibility of assisting Title 1 students through the college admissions process is heavy. As counselors, we want to do our best to help bridge ...
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How Applying Early Decision Affects Financial Aid Opportunities

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 09/28/20

Applying early decision might improve your odds of being accepted with certainty to your dream school, but it might limit your financial aid opportunity at the same ...
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Fall College Planning Tips: Preparing for College Application Season

By: Erin Barnes | 09/23/20

With a new school year underway, so begins the next college application season. Over the coming months, high school students need to establish a pace of good ...
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4 Questions to Help You Find Your College Fit

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 09/15/20

“Which college is right for me?”
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Course Selection: Why Your High School Class Decisions are Important

By: Karen Miller | 09/14/20

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 contemplate your next steps. While ...
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College Student Credit Cards: Wise Ways to Build Credit

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 09/09/20

Over 14 million students will enter college in the fall. Students will live on their own away from home, for extended periods of time.  When they arrive on campus, ...
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What Do Colleges Want to See In An Essay?

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 08/27/20

Writing a college essay that satisfies the application requirement is relatively easy. Crafting an essay that can be the tipping point in the application process, ...
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