How much is this college going to cost? It’s a question that strikes fear into the hearts of parents, and misunderstanding into the minds of students. The student, on the one hand, has a grand idea of attending a particular college. He or she has...
Visiting new places is always exciting, but it can be so much fun focusing on the destination that you forget what you need to do to get there in the first place. Careful planning can keep you from arriving too late, so you don’t end...
Summer is finally here, and after a long year of academic pursuits it is finally time to kick back, relax, and soak up some rays…right? Well, that is certainly one strategy, but it might not necessarily be the best for high school students with college...
Getting ready for graduation season we had Kim Vij (@EducatorsSpin) as our guest on #CollegeCash. Kim is a busy mom of 3 who spent 10 years as an educator planning far too many graduation parties for young and old! She now enjoys sharing ideas for...
The first day of college is a big change, preparation, organization and time management will be very important. You may feel like your life is going to be great when you get to college and get to start making all of your own decisions. Well...
It’s the beginning of spring and final college choices are in full bloom! College decisions can be overwhelming especially when choosing what financial aid option is ideal. Determining the best financial aid type can be quite demanding, but here are four steps to eliminate stress...
High School Sophomores, Juniors and Parents here is what happened last week during #CollegeCash. If your student is wondering how to choose high school classes and activities, create a realistic college list, get the most out of a campus visit, or maintain a positive and...
For most high school seniors, the late winter/early spring days could feel like a bit of a slowdown from all the hectic activities of the fall and early winter. Way back then it seemed like there would never be enough time to complete the FAFSA,...
“March Madness” is heating up in more ways than one. There is the NCAA basketball tournament which just named the college teams that have made it to the “big dance.” But there is also the madness of high school juniors who are beginning their search...
As a smart high school junior, you have probably already scheduled some campus visits to your top-choice college possibilities. This can be a very exciting time as you get your first up-close and personal interactions with some of your dream schools. You want to meet...
