Staying on Track with College Admissions
It may be hard to believe, but college admissions deadlines are already approaching. To help you stay on track, here is a quick guide.
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How to Get Money for College: 10-Point Checklist to Help Your Child
While scholarships can sometimes seem like mystical creatures, the truth is that students are awarded billions of dollars in scholarships every single year. Check out our 10-point checklist below to help your child be competitive for scholarships.
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Paying for College Part 6: Taking Control of Living Expenses in College
College is near and you’re freaking out over the cost. We want to talk about a few key expenses AND how to cut those expenses too. These next 5 minutes could save you $12,436.56. (No, we are not GEICO.. but we save families money too!)
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Paying for College Part 5: High Paying Jobs for College Students
No student likes to work. Well, maybe they do, but we are pretty sure it’s the paycheck that is more exciting than the work itself. That’s why high-paying jobs for college students are so important. Today, we want to talk about ways to make more money than ever while working fewer hours than a typical J-O-B….
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Paying for College Part 4: Studying Abroad – Pros, Cons and Costs
Fun topic time. Studying Abroad. Costs. Timing. Internships. Visas. Language Barriers. There can be tons of impediments to studying abroad! In this article as well as a quick video, we are going to answer all your questions about studying abroad and whether or not it is a possibility. What is studying abroad? Studying abroad is…
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Paying for College Part 3: Stop Losing Money When College Credits Transfer
Wondering how your college credits transfer? Colleges and universities are making millions off of students just like you. Let’s talk about how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. If your student is trying to avoid debt, scholarships are a great option. They can cover a range of college costs and don’t have to…
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Paying for College Part 2: Reducing Your Tuition Bill (continued)
In the last post, we talked about 3 ways to reduce your child’s tuition bill. We covered specific exams that can eliminate certain required courses as well as discussed whether or not staying in-state actually saves students money. If you missed that video, you can check it out here: Paying for College Part 1: Reducing…
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Paying for College Part 1: Reducing College Tuition Costs
So your student is planning on attending college. You’re excited, they’re excited.. so then comes the research. Or perhaps your student is already admitted into college. Again, very exciting! That’s such an accomplishment! And then comes the bill – and college tuition costs are not cheap. Next thing you know, you have a gaping hole…
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5 Steps to Help Your Child Master Their Exams
For parents, it can be frustrating to watch your child study all night and bring a low grade on the exam back home. You might ask yourself “What is wrong?” or “Why isn’t that teacher teaching them properly?” or “How can I help short of taking the test for them?” These questions have most likely…
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The Complete College Planning Infographic
This is a very complete and detailed graphic calendar for students and parents to follow for applying and becoming accepted to college. It also covers student aid and scholarships and when to begin applying for them. It begins with things to do in the 9th grade such as seeing the guidance counselor and getting involved…
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