A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Freshman and Sophomore Year
The road to college starts now! There are many things your student can do during their high school freshman and sophomore years to make sure they are ready for college and beyond. Since colleges look at your student’s accomplishments from ALL four years of high school, you don’t want your child to wait until their…
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How to Begin Searching for Colleges
For many, the idea of searching for colleges is daunting. After all, there are over 7,000 colleges and trade schools to choose from, so it’s easy to become overwhelmed by choice. Luckily, searching for colleges doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, if your child takes advantage of certain resources and keeps an open mind,…
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A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Junior Year
Wow, can you believe it?! Your student’s junior year already marks the halfway point of their high school journey and is a pivotal time. Colleges and universities look closely at their grades, scheduled courses, and activities when making admissions decisions. For both students and parents, it is imperative to stay on top of the college…
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A Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Senior Year
If your student is heading into their senior year (Class of 2019), there’s no question that their high school senior year is exciting… but it’s also incredibly busy! Between the admissions process, scholarships, testing, finals, prom, graduation and more, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. When it comes to college planning, it may seem like there are…
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What to Know Before Using Retirement to Pay for College
Most parents want to help their child pay for college. After all, a college education can help set them up for future success, and the cost of attending can be quite high. In some cases, this leads parents to consider using their retirement savings to help their child pay for college. This includes 401k withdrawals…
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49 Scholarships To Apply To Over Summer Break
Have these deadlines passed? Click here for our most recent list of scholarships! Want a PDF copy of this list of scholarships sent right to your Facebook inbox? Click the button below. Schools out and summer is in full swing and while it’s tempting for your student to want to hit the beach and make…
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10 Amazingly Clever Dorm Room Hacks for College Students
Dorm rooms aren’t necessarily the most inspiring spaces. Usually, the walls, floors, and furniture are pretty basic, if not downright bland. And, while they cover the essentials from a functionality standpoint, they still leave a lot to be desired. Luckily, there are some amazingly clever dorm room hacks that can help transform any space without…
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The Scholarship System Annual Scholarship Opportunity
At The Scholarship System, one of our core beliefs is to avoid student loan debt or limit it to the lowest amount possible. While sometimes it can be inevitable, we always stress that there are two sides to graduating debt-free: reducing the amount of money needed and earning debt-free money to cover what you do…
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How Do Student Loans Work? A Step-by-Step Guide
The idea of paying for college is stressful for students and their parents alike. Add to that the complexity surrounding financial aid packets and student loans, and it’s no wonder many people feel overwhelmed. To help you navigate through these mysterious waters, and provide you with some peace of mind, here is an overview designed…
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7 Podcasts for Parents of College-Bound Teens
Let’s face it. Life is busy. The days are short and having time to sit down and read all there is to know about prepping your student for college can be overwhelming and downright stressful! But what if there was a way to learn much of what you need to know about the college process…
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