Many families wonder if they should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Oftentimes families do not think they will qualify for need-based aid because their income is too high. I recommend that families fill it out. Here’s why: You may be eligible for aid. There is no set level of income […]
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Why should students test prep? So many colleges are test optional now, so what’s the big deal? Here are six reasons to do college test prep: Test prep can be a great way to feel confident walking into your SAT or ACT testing center. If you’re prepared and confident, you just might get the score
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This guest blog was written by Alice Hancock, an IEC from North Carolina who has been helping students develop their writing skills for years. She created My College Help LLC as a means to positively impact students’ lives. Using her Master’s degree in Education and over 20 years of teaching experience, she assists families and students
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If you have a high school student, chances are they have activities, vacations, sports, and a job keeping them busy this summer. But they probably also have a little bit of free time. Here are five easy yet important tasks they can do that will really help them start thinking about college. Show this list
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If you are a high school parent, you’ve probably heard of independent educational consultants (IECs), or college admissions consultants. These consultants have a great deal of knowledge about colleges, and can offer vital help to college bound high school students, from choosing a major to finding colleges that fit them best to working on college
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Why do colleges ask for letters of recommendation? They want to understand who you are and what type of student you will be from the perspective of someone who has seen you learn and grow, usually a teacher. This letter should speak to your work ethic, character, and drive. The letter can show colleges what
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Did you know that many flagship public universities have honors programs? Oftentimes these programs can be comparable to or even exceed the academic rigor at elite, highly selective schools. How can honors programs at state universities benefit you? 1. Cost. Attending an in-state public school can save over 75% on tuition. (Example: full-time tuition for
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On this President’s Day, do you know where the U.S. presidents went to college? Here are ten cool facts! Several U.S presidents did not go to college. Notables are George Washington, Andrew Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln. George W. Bush went to Yale and graduated with a B.A. in history. He was a a rugby union
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You applied Early Action or even Early Decision to some colleges on your list. They’ve either accepted, denied, or deferred you. Deferring early candidates has become standard practice during the last few years, as universities have had difficulties predicting which of their accepted candidates will attend. Though frustrating, a deferral is not a rejection, and
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Now is the time when many high school underclassmen are expected to register for next year’s courses. One question often on parent’s and student’s minds is if they should sign up for AP courses, IB courses, or college courses (or some combination thereof). In this blog post, I’ll break down what these are and who
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