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Win Big: Best Scholarship Websites in 2025

Ready to find (and win) great scholarships? Explore the best websites of 2025 for college funding. Your path to a debt-free education starts here.

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a College List

Don't sabotage your college dreams! Learn the top three mistakes students make when building their college list and how to avoid them.

5 Proven Ways to Upgrade Your College Essay Introduction

First impressions matter. Let’s transform your college essay with 5 effective ways to upgrade your introduction and “hook” the admissions committees.

Barnard Acceptance Rate: What It Really Takes (2025 Edition)

Unlock Barnard College admissions secrets. Explore the latest acceptance rates, GPA, and SAT/ACT scores for your 2025 application.

How Much Do College Rankings Matter?

It can be a great place to start your college search. But in the end, how much do college rankings really matter?

Different Kinds of Financial Aid

In this post, we outline the various different kinds of financial aid to help you understand what they are, how they differ, and how they might work for you.

The SAT and the ACT: Behind the Acronyms

Let's take a look at what history lies behind the acronyms.

Bay Area College Admission Counseling

Bay Area college admissions counseling is critical for students to address their questions and begin meeting their planning needs.Â

SAT Subject Tests: The Basics

In order to help you make the best decision, we'll review the SAT subject tests basics. With this information, you can make the best choice for you.

When Parents and Kids Disagree on Schools or Majors

Sometimes, parents and kids disagree about college in major ways. Kids and parents alike have a vision of what college will be like for the graduate.

How to Use College Counseling to Your Advantage

You're probably asking yourself how to use college counseling in order to make the most of it.

ACT or SAT: Which Test Is Right for You?

The tests themselves have some important differences. So, it's up to you to weigh all the factors and decide which test is right for you.

Should You Retake the ACT or SAT?

If you're in that situation, it's worth considering whether you should retake the ACT or SAT to try to get a better score. Ask yourself these questions.

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