Budgeting for College Applications

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When most students and parents think of budgeting for university, they think of tuition costs, along with room and board. However, it’s important to remember that applying to university itself can come with a hefty price tag, and you should plan for that as well. The college applications may cost significantly less than the tuition of any school you’re applying to, but ignoring the fees can mean difficulties with certain purchases down the road, such as textbooks or certain meal plans.

Common College Essay Prompts

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An essay allows you to give deep thought to you answer and craft your unique story. To make the most of this chance, we need to start to prepare for the common college essay prompts early on.

Topics to Avoid in College Essays

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When you’re writing your admissions essays, the best thing you can hope for is that they’ll stand out — in a good way! Of course, this means using flawless grammar and spelling, as well as showing off your writing and reasoning skills.

Recent Changes to the FAFSA

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There have been two recent changes to the FAFSA, both of which are designed to make this situation less complicated.