How to Motivate a Teenager for College
If college is in your student’s future, but they aren’t moving in the right direction, figuring out how to motivate a teenager for college can be a challenge. Luckily there are ways you can help as a parent, but determining the reason behind your student’s procrastination is critical. Here is how to get started. How…
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The Real Reasons Why College Tuition is So High and What you Can Do About it
10 minute read. We’ve all seen the news about skyrocketing college costs. It’s everywhere you look, and it only seems to be getting worse. It’s no secret college tuition is too high, has risen too quickly, and debt is unmanageable for a staggering number of students. This hits home for me particularly because I have kids in…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Jobs for Teenagers
Let’s face it; most teenagers aren’t thrilled at the prospect of working, particularly if they are striving to be exceptional students and maintain a social life. That’s why finding the best jobs for college students and teens can make such a difference. When a job comes with valuable perks and great experiences, along with a…
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What You Need to Know About Out of State Tuition
When your student begins exploring college options, the cost is often a big factor, so understanding the difference between in-state and out of state tuition is essential. Often, out of state students pay more to attend a school than their in-state counterparts. However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t affordable out of state colleges out there,…
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The Most Affordable Colleges with the Best Financial Aid
When your student begins searching for schools, finding the most affordable colleges is incredibly beneficial. After all, if they can keep the cost of their education down, they can avoid costly student loans and potentially graduate debt-free. But, when your student begins hunting down the affordable universities in the USA, it’s crucial to look beyond…
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What to Wear to a Scholarship Interview
When your student attends a scholarship interview, first impressions matter. While we would all like to think a person’s mind is the most critical factor, how an individual is dressed makes an impact, so choosing the right scholarship interview outfit is essential. Figuring out what to wear for a scholarship interview can feel like a…
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23 Scholarships To Apply To By The End Of December
Updated November 2018 Want a PDF copy of this list of scholarships sent right to your Facebook inbox? Click the button below. The year may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean your student’s scholarship search has to! While we certainly believe students should take time during their winter break to rest and enjoy holiday…
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How to Build the Ultimate College Comparison Spreadsheet
For many students, trying to figure out where they want to apply to college is a daunting task. After all, there is a lot of information to consider beyond whether their major is available. If your student is like most, they need to take a hard look at everything the school has to offer, what…
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What is EFC? And How to Use the FAFSA EFC Calculator
When your student is preparing to head to college, the expected family contribution (EFC) on their FAFSA plays a big role in the kind and amount of financial aid they may receive. If your student isn’t ready to complete their FAFSA, then using an EFC calculator can help them get an estimate of what may…
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5 Tips to Organize Scholarship Materials to Save Time
The scholarship process involves a lot of information. Your student may submit dozens of applications, each requiring a variety of scholarship materials, each and every year. Simply keeping track of all of that can quickly become overwhelming, if not completely unmanageable, unless they take the proper steps. For many scholarships, your student will need to…
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