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Information, advice, and tips about navigating the college admissions process and learning more about yourself in the process.

Katie Sjursen Katie Sjursen

How much does college cost? 

Determining how much a college costs depends on whether you are interested in finding out the sticker price (COA) or the price you will actually pay (your Net Price). Knowing both numbers is extremely valuable. 

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Katie Sjursen Katie Sjursen

I took the PSAT. Now what?

Colleges never see your PSAT scores, so why should I take them? Here’s how to understand and use your score report to help you plan your next two years in high school.

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Maanya Sharma Maanya Sharma

Maanya’s Top 5 SAT Study Tips

Your usual study routine for those weekly science quizzes won't cut it this time, so we've put together a simple, five-step guide to help you study and prepare for your SAT.

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Katie Sjursen Katie Sjursen

How Do Schools Calculate Their Financial Aid Offers?

FAFSA made all the headlines this past year, with the SNAFU surrounding the roll out of the major updates to the form families use to apply for financial aid, but about 200 schools weathered the storm just fine. How? They require CSS Profile form in addition to FAFSA.

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