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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.

Why You Should Secure Your Summer Internships in the Winter

In this blog post, we’ll discuss why you should secure your summer internship in the winter and offer some advice on how to get started.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Reminders

Don’t miss out on important dates and deadlines. We bring you financial aid and scholarship reminders to stay on track.

How to Write an Email to a College Admissions Officer

If you are wondering how to email a college admissions office, you have come to the right place. Check out this guide to emailing college admissions.

What You Need to Know About Volunteer Hours for College

Here’s everything you need to know about volunteer hours and how they play a role in the college admissions process.

UC Acceptance Rate and Stats: What it Takes To Get In

If you are preparing to apply for one of the University of California (UC) colleges, it’s likely you have a lot of questions about what it really takes to get in.

Leverage Your Winter Break for College Admissions

As long as you have internet access, you’ll be able to complete a few of these ways to leverage your winter break for college admissions. The next few weeks of November and December are dark, and these quiet months can pass by in the blink of an eye. However, you can still do things in the lead-up to your college application process during these critical weeks. Now, you’ll be able to complete a few of these ways to leverage your winter break for college admissions!

Foreign Languages in High School

Many high schools and colleges have a foreign language requirement. Let’s dig deeper into how it works.

The Best Colleges To Attend If You Want To Become A Lawyer

If you know you want to become a lawyer but don’t know where to go to college, keep reading for our expert tips and advice.

Introduction to Academic Competitions

There’s more than meets the eye in the world of high school academic competitions. Let’s learn about STEM competitions and what it takes to compete.

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