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Parent Financial Aid Timeline: Get Ahead Before FAFSA Opens

Get a head start on college financial aid. This timeline for parents will help you prepare for FAFSA and maximize your student’s returns.

Before You Submit: 7 Last-Minute Essay Mistakes to Catch

Catch last-minute essay mistakes to strengthen your college application. In this article, we’ll show you how to fix 7 sneaky errors before you submit.

Top Mistakes to Avoid in Your College Applications

Don't let common missteps derail your college dreams. This article reveals the top mistakes to avoid when applying to college.

FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: What’s the Difference?

Confused by college financial aid? Learn the key differences between FAFSA and CSS Profile to maximize your grants, scholarships, and loans.

College Choice: Going to the Right College For You

Many students feel they must attend schools with prestigious names. Understanding your college choice process can relieve that pressure.

How to Prepare for a High School Internship

There are some things you can do to prepare yourself between now and your start date to make sure you get the most of your high school internship.

Community Service For Students Interested In STEM

Are you looking for community service opportunities that relateÂ to STEM? If you're headed on the STEM track, youÂ should look forÂ volunteer opportunities that allow you to practice and provide your expertise in science, technology, engineering or math.

How to Write a Summary Statement for a Resume

Stuck on the summary statement for a resume? There are two main types of statements. Below are examples of each, and tips on how to write yours!

Taking College Courses in High School

What are the benefits of taking college courses in high school? Does it give students a legÂ up in their college applications?Â

Book Club: Reading for College Readiness

As promised, we are back with our book recommendations for February! If you missed our first post in January, we talked about the positive impact a love for reading can have on college readiness.

College Admission Trends in 2019

As we begin to wind up the 2018-19 college admission cycle, our seniors anxiously await their college application outcomes. Meanwhile, we have begun to think ahead to the next cycle of college admissions. Each year the National Association for College Admission CounselingÂ (NACAC) produces an insightful report on the State of College Admission. Let's dig into the college admission trends we observe in 2019.

Great Study Habits from Freshman Year to Graduation

Students should have a plan to tackle the increasing schoolwork. Naturally, good effective study habits should be an important aspect of that plan.Â

STEM Summer Programs For Girls

Girls-only STEM summer programs encourage girls to study STEM. EncourageÂ young womenÂ in middle and high school to participate!

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