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The FAFSA  The FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This federal form is often intimidating to families who have never completed it because it is the sole form determining government financial aid eligibility for the 17 million or so students in colleges and universities in the United States. The results of the […]

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 can range from $44,000 to $55,000 per year. And each year the cost of tuition for public and private colleges goes up. Faced with these mounting costs, scholarships […]

Everyone is familiar with the resume. It’s a short overview of a person’s job history, accomplishments, and skills meant to help them apply for a job opening, scholarship, or program. What many don’t realize is that the resume is just as important in applying to college as it is applying to a full-time job. While […]

If you would have asked me two years ago, what my plan was for college application season, I would have probably replied with a shrug. Like many freshmen students, going into high school, I had absolutely no clue what to do when it came to college applications. Being an only child, I did not have […]

We’ve heard from a lot of students and parents in recent months with questions about the upcoming SAT changes.  Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions. WHEN WILL THE SAT GO DIGITAL? In the U.S, the first digital PSAT will be in October 2023 and the first digital SAT will be in March […]

  We get it—the college essay is hard. In 650 words or less, you are meant to convey the entirety of who you are as a person. You are meant to talk about your experiences when you might not have many. College essays ask you to explain your goals while you’re still figuring out your […]

  The SAT is going digital, starting with the PSAT in October 2023.  How will the digital test be different from the existing pencil and paper exam? Take a look at the changes below. WHAT’S STAYING THE SAME? The digital SAT will continue to measure the knowledge and skills that matter most for college readiness. […]

In January 2022, the College Board announced the Suite of SAT Assessments would be redesigned to provide a more convenient testing experience for students and administrators. We’ve pulled together an overview summary of the digital SAT test based on details provided by the College Board.    DIGITAL SAT TEST OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS READING AND WRITING […]

The summer is a time of relaxation and fun. Without the busyness brought by school, clubs, and other activities, it can be a time to catch up on important tasks or explore new places. One kind of place that many students explore during the summer are college campuses. Without having to worry about missing class […]