Blog for Students & Families

  • 8 Best Websites for Authentic College Reviews

    Finding authentic college reviews can be a challenge. Whether your child wants to find out about the “real” cost of attending, what the culture is like, the academic quality, or if students enjoy their experience, a quick online search isn’t always going to yield great results. Regretfully, the college reviews landscape is filled with fake…

  • 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. Fortunately, expert advice is available throughout the college search process to help guide students and families every step of the way. Education is a…

  • 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 dorm 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…

  • 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…

  • Parent Direct PLUS vs. Private Student Loans: How to Decide

    If your child’s financial aid package falls a bit short, you are often left debating whether you should take out Parent Direct PLUS Loans or private student loans. Both options can help your student pay for a range of college expenses, including: Tuition Fees Room and Board Computers Supplies And More! Additionally, both are widely…

  • 14 Unique Graduation Gift Ideas for High Schoolers

    Graduating from high school is a major milestone in life for nearly everyone’s life and a time to celebrate. It marks a transition into adulthood, even for young adults and those who are continuing their studies by heading off to college. Providing your high school grad with a unique graduation gift is an excellent way to…

  • Careers That Will Pay Off Student Loans

    Student loans are a burden. They are often large debts, leaving borrowers saddled with massive monthly payments for years, even decades. And that’s what makes finding careers that will pay off student loans enticing. While it sounds like a thing of myth, these options actually do exist. There are careers that will pay off student…

  • How to Organize Your List of Scholarship Applications

    Is your list of scholarship applications growing out of control? Perhaps you’ve worked hard on an application and missed the deadline simply because the date fell off your radar? Organizing scholarship applications is key to earning as much money as possible and graduate debt free. Without any organization tool, the scholarship application process can quickly…