How Early Decision Can Affect Financial Aid and Scholarships for College Applications
One of the many decisions families need to make during the college admissions journey is deciding which application types to pursue. Early Decision (ED) is one such type that can affect your plan and ...
College Financial Aid 101: Maximizing Merit Aid Opportunities
Unlike need-based aid, merit scholarships are awarded for achievement. That might include academic performance, leadership, talent, community involvement, or a combination of strengths, and winning th ...
Planning Your College Applications by Type: A Timeline for Juniors
Junior year is when college planning kicks into full gear. Not only are there classes, activities, testing, and big-picture questions about the future, but you also have to figure out how applica ...
How to Have the Money Talk With Your Teen Before Finalizing the College List
For many families, the hardest part of college planning isn’t essays or deadlines, it’s money. Talking about finances with your teen can feel uncomfortable, emotional, or even awkward. But skipping th ...
What “Right Fit” Really Means in College Admissions (and Why It Matters More Than Prestige)
In college admissions, few phrases should get used more often than “fit “ — so much so that it can almost become a mantra for families knee-deep in college planning. You hear it from counselors, admis ...