Guides: 3 Big Ways to Save Money While in College

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Everyone knows that college isn’t cheap. Other than the staggeringly high tuition costs, most college students also have to worry about purchasing textbooks and materials for classes, paying rent and bills, and other necessities. Worrying about having to save money should not be the focus of your college career. You are there to learn, not to worry about the pennies that remain in your savings account! Although college is expensive, here are ways you can quickly cut down on how much you are paying, and save yourself and your parents a lot of money in the long run.

Which Top Tier Colleges Don’t Require the SAT?

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If test-taking isn’t your strong suit, have no fear! Below I have listed five prestigious colleges that do not require you to submit your standardized test scores as well as a comprehensive list of test-optional colleges.

Paying for Graduate School

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Paying for graduate school can be a challenge for many students. Different factors play a role in how much graduate school costs. A master’s degree program can be finished in one to two years in most cases, and the average yearly tuition can cost $30,000 to $40,000, according to Peterson’s.

College Admission Trends in 2019

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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 Counseling (NACAC) produces an insightful report on the State of College Admission. Let’s dig into the college admission trends we observe in 2019.