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8 Steps to Filing your FAFSA
Our newest guide on filling out the FAFSA, updated in 2023 by student financial aid expert Max Fees.
5 Tips for Attending Family College Orientation
Whether your child is in the 7th grade or about to graduate from high school, you are probably wondering about many issues related to his or her transition to college.
Many of your questions may be broad and child-centric: is my child academically prepared for the rigors of college? Will he or she have an adequate support system? How hard will it be for him or her to develop friendships?
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8 Steps to Filing your FAFSA
Our newest guide on filling out the FAFSA, updated in 2023 by student financial aid expert Max Fees.
5 Tips for Attending Family College Orientation
Whether your child is in the 7th grade or about to graduate from high school, you are probably wondering about many issues related to his or her transition to college.
Many of your questions may be broad and child-centric: is my child academically prepared for the rigors of college? Will he or she have an adequate support system? How hard will it be for him or her to develop friendships?
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College Tip: 5 Paths to College Success
In our twenty years of efforts to serve college parents, there are a few noteworthy voices who provided valuable insights into what is required by families, students, institutions and communities to promote & define college success. That’s why we are pleased to showcase an article below by Brandon Busteed who successfully served as the Executive Director, Education and Workforce Development, at Gallup.
Summer Career Exploration for College Students: It’s Not too Late
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Research Speaks: 3 Ultimate Tips for Finding a Job as a College Graduate
Tips for college parents in supporting their new college graduate in finding a job.
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How to Develop Good Spending Habits in College
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College Waitlist: Should Your Student Just Wait?
The college application process is a stressful time for both students and their parents: college visits, narrowing down the choices, SAT or ACT exams, applications, essays, recommendations, and then – finally – your child finds that she has been put on the waiting list for her first choice college. Yes, it may be discouraging, but all may not be lost. There are some things that your “almost” college student should – an
What College Students Need For A Car
The time has finally come for your...