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Information, advice, and tips about navigating the college admissions process and learning more about yourself in the process.
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.
Should I take a CLEP exam?
The CLEP exam offers two main benefits: saving time and saving money.
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.
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.
How to Navigate the College Search with Allergies
When you are researching potential colleges and universities for your School List, don’t forget to add the criteria specific to your personal situation. Maybe you can’t survive without access to spicy Indian food or a bowling alley or a baby grand piano for practicing scales, or maybe you are one of the more than 50 million allergy sufferers in the US.
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.