Category: <span>Planning</span>
FAFSA 101: A Guide for First Generation College Students
October 1 is right around the corner. That is the date that high school seniors can start filling out the FAFSA. However,…
ReadQuestions Every Junior and Senior Should Ask When Visiting a College (and Who to Ask Them Of)
I've tagged along on quite a few college tours during my 35 years of recruiting, not only with my kids but just…
ReadFive Conversations to Have with Your Child Before the College Search Begins
The average student loan borrower today carries about $39,500 in debt, part of a national total that has climbed past $1.86 trillion.…
ReadFinding the Right College Fit Instead of the Famous College Name
Ask almost any high school student to name a "dream school," and you'll usually hear a familiar list: big, well-known names that…
ReadThe Scholarship Timeline: What to Do Freshman Through Senior Year of High School
One of the biggest myths about scholarships is that students should wait until their senior year of high school to start looking…
ReadPros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year
Between 30,000 and 40,000 American students take a year off before college. Whether it helps depends entirely on the plan.
ReadDon’t “Wing It” When It Comes to College
Being successful in college starts with a plan, and that plan should start early in high school.
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