How Accurate Are College Cost Estimates? Hint: Not Very
A new report uncovers why published college costs often fall short of reality, leaving students with financial gaps that exceed $10,000.
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A new report uncovers why published college costs often fall short of reality, leaving students with financial gaps that exceed $10,000.
Being placed on a college admissions waitlist can be discouraging, but all is not lost. Here are some steps to take if you’re waitlisted. Learn more.
Speak-writing essays, comparing exam score ranges, and using the college affordability index will improve your child’s chances of getting into an ideal college.
In-state colleges offer a comparable education at a fraction of the cost. Unless you have a compelling reason to, you should never apply to an out-of-state college.
There are hundreds of colleges that offer free college applications, or offer college application fee waivers to eligible students.
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Download our free college application checklist so that you can apply for colleges with limited stress and maximum effectiveness.
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When applying for college, academics and extracurricular involvement are essential, but not the only factors. Here’s what colleges secretly look for in students.
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