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Why "Giving Back" Gives More than You Expect
Even though some high schools require community service to graduate, the best reason to volunteer has nothing to do with resumes,...

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Jun 5, 20252 min read


Scholarship Scams Targeting Families
As the cost of college continues to rise, it’s understandable that families are eager to find financial aid opportunities. Unfortunately,...

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Jun 5, 20252 min read


Focus on Majors: Not a Major ~ Pre-Law
If you’re thinking about becoming a lawyer, you might assume there’s a specific “pre-law” major you’re supposed to choose. But here’s...

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Jun 5, 20254 min read


Adjusting to College Life
Nearly all first-year college students encounter a few surprises as they adjust to college life. Understanding the most common...

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Jun 5, 20253 min read


Many Student-Athletes Dream of Playing Sports in College
Understanding the Recruitment Process Many student-athletes dream of playing a sport in college. However, the recruitment landscape is...

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Apr 29, 20253 min read


Financial Matters: Pitfalls to Avoid in Your First Year
For many students, the first year of college is their first real taste of financial independence. While this is an exciting time, it’s...

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Apr 29, 20252 min read


Focus on Majors: Sports Management
For students who live and breathe sports, a career in the industry doesn’t have to mean going pro as an athlete. The U.S. sports industry...

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Apr 29, 20253 min read


Writing the Personal Essay: Overused Topics
All right, juniors—summer is coming, and so is the time to start writing those college essays. Whether you’re dreading it or excited to...

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Apr 29, 20253 min read


Understanding Letters of Recommendation
The application requirements for most colleges in the US include a letter of recommendation from the student's high school guidance...

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Apr 1, 20252 min read


Focus on Majors: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world, changing how we work, learn, and make decisions. Universities are responding by...

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Apr 1, 20253 min read


Financial Matters: Asking for More Merit Aid
Your teen has just received their college acceptance letters, and one of those schools is their first-choice college—exciting news! But...

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Apr 1, 20252 min read


Making Final College Choices
Deciding which college to attend can be one of the toughest decisions for high school seniors. With so many options, it’s easy to feel...

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Apr 1, 20252 min read


Financial Matters: Understanding Your 529 College Savings Plan
As college costs continue to rise, parents of college-bound students are increasingly turning to 529 plans as a strategic way to save for...

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Mar 5, 20253 min read


Lessons Learned About Campus Visits
As parents of sophomores and juniors schedule flights, rent cars, make hotel reservations, and book spring break campus tours, this whole...

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Mar 5, 20252 min read


Focus on Majors: Languages
There are roughly 311 different languages spoken in the United States alone, with more than 6,500 languages spoken worldwide....

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Mar 4, 20253 min read


Social Media and College Admissions
Okay students, let's be real. Your life is probably all over social media. From TikTok dances to Insta-worthy sunsets to those hilarious...

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Mar 4, 20252 min read


Choosing the “Best” Test Prep
Most students are anxious about taking standardized tests. Taking a good test prep course or working one-on-one with a tutor can help...

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Jan 31, 20253 min read


Focus on Majors: Nursing
Imagine saving lives before you've even hit your mid-twenties – that's what a career in nursing could offer you. From helping deliver...

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Jan 31, 20253 min read


Financial Matters: Making Private Colleges Affordable
Private colleges across the United States have expanded their merit-based aid programs in response to competition from public...

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Jan 31, 20252 min read


Alternative Start Dates for College Freshman
When most families envision the college journey, they picture the classic scene: moving into dorms on a fall day alongside hundreds or...

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Jan 31, 20252 min read
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