Dec 10, 2015 | College Planning
Final exam week is coming! Even the most prepared students get stressed out this time of year, especially if you’re studying for multiple exams. If this is you, the first thing you should do is prioritize study time for each of your finals. In this post, we’ll walk...
Dec 9, 2015 | College Planning, Schools
This blog post originally appeared on Parents Countdown to College Coach in November 2015. Parenting a college bound teen is a challenge. How much should you push? How much should you help? Where do you draw the line? How involved should you be? How do you help your...
Dec 2, 2015 | College Planning
Before you submit that college application, you might want to check for the five common mistakes below that could cost you the acceptance letter you’re looking for. Having trouble finding the right university for you? Don’t stress! Use our powerful college-matching...
Nov 24, 2015 | College Planning
There are 4,760 two- and four-year colleges in America, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. That doesn’t even count certificate programs. And you have to pick only one. Now that you’ve gotten the panic attack out of the way, you can start...
Nov 20, 2015 | College Planning
The much anticipated Thanksgiving holiday is nearing. Many of you will go home and gather around the dinner table with family and friends. On the other hand, many of you probably chose to stay at school for the holiday. Even if you’re not going home, you don’t need to...
Nov 20, 2015 | College Planning, Schools, Student Loan Repayment Assistance
This blog post originally appeared on How to WIN Scholarships in May 2015. College scholarship tip: Know the organization One of the biggest obstacles stopping students from applying for college scholarships is writing the essay. Learning how to write a strong,...