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College is expensive—that much is obvious. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost for a student to go to a four-year college out of state is $43,421 per year. And each year the cost of tuition for public and private colleges goes up. Faced with these mounting costs, scholarships and financial aid is essential […]

The form we commonly refer to as the FAFSA stands for the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid. This form is used by college-going students to apply for financial aid andbecomes available each year on October 1st. As college advisors, we work with many families who come to us with preconceived ideasabout the FAFSA. Parents often […]

Summer is time for fun and sun but the smartest students also utilize the time to add meaningful experiences to their college resumes. With two whole months without high school classes and a break from extracurriculars, summer is a prime time to gain stand-out work experiences, impactful volunteer work, student research programs, and more! Students […]

Are you struggling with writing your college essay? Feeling overwhelmed and needing help figuring out where to start? You’re not alone. Many students find the college essay process challenging, but with the right guidance and tools, it can be a manageable task. The college essay is an important part of the application process, giving admissions […]

You may have heard that colleges recently made the switch to test-optional and no longer require college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. These tests have traditionally played an important role in college admissions and despite what you have heard, we are here to tell you that they still matter. While it may be […]

Although this could be the most boring blog you’ll read all month, I’m afraid it’s too important to ignore if you’re looking to qualify for scholarships or other financial aid from colleges in the next year or two. I get questions several times a week about the process of applying for financial aid, whether a […]