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Can You Really Afford College? A Tax-Time Reality Check

Springtime reality check: can your family afford college? While you’ve got your tax documents together, let’s do a quick review of your financial status.

HBCUs in Georgia

Georgia is the home of ten historically Black college and universities, eight of which offer undergraduate degrees in various disciplines.

How to Get Into Florida State University: Admission Tips

You will need to understand the Florida State University acceptance rate and what that means for your chances of gaining entry to this prestigious school.

University of Georgia vs. Georgia Tech

UGA vs. Georgia Tech: Compare academics, costs, student life, and outcomes to find your perfect fit between Georgia's top universities.

How Challenging Should My High School Courses Be?

Classes are important for their intellectual stimulation, academic preparation, well as their effect on admissions.Â Students tend to think that more is better because of the associated prestige and rigor but should you be taking as many classes as possible to boost admissions chances?

Forbes, U.S. News, Business Insider List College Rankings

Finally, we also include their ranking methodology. So, let's dive in to how these organizations list college rankings.

FAFSA: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

All students may apply for federal student aid from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 for the 2016-17 school year. Available funds are first-come, first-serve, so don't delay.

Dean of Stanford: Is College Admission a Random Gamble?

In this article, we'll cover both our advice and that of the dean of Stanford to answer this question: is college admission a random gamble?

Stanford’s Dean of Admissions on What Applicants Miss

At Stanford, Columbia, and Boston University - according to the Director of Admission at Stanford, is one of the "greatest missed opportunities of the application."

Yield Rate and Admissions Trends in the Ivy League

That information is valuable; so here, we will discuss yield rate and admissions trends for top schools in the US.

Automatic Academic Scholarships For Freshmen

Today, we bring you information about easy academic scholarships for freshmen, or first year students.

Using Video To Supplement Your College Application

Let's dig into the strategy behind using a video supplement in your college application.

How to Write Successful Stanford Essays

Applicants may be unsure how to write college essays or personal statements. How can a student be sure to write successful Stanford essays?

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