When Applying Early to College Can Pay Off

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The college admission code isn’t a code that can be cracked easily. There are no hard and fast rules that apply for all colleges and the selection criteria aren’t entirely objective. But data can provide us with some clues into admission chances.

The Real Cost of College

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You may think you know what the cost of your college degree will be…but have you factored in all the hidden fees?

Different Kinds of Financial Aid

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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.

Should I Apply for Financial Aid?

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Universities use internal policy, FAFSA, and CSS profile to determine both the type and amount of aid. Should I apply for financial aid?

Debrief: Official WSJ 2020 College Rankings Published

The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education recently published their joint 2020 list of Top US Colleges. Curious who made the cut? Want to know what all this data means? The WSJ puts their article behind a subscription paywall for now, but if you want to read the full list you can find the same rankings published on the Times website. We’ll explain what to do with it.