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Understanding College Cost- Part 2: Aid Package
Week 2: Aid packages What are your tips and tricks around aid packages? Several key points about aid packages are important to understand. First, if you use the Federal Student Aid Estimator or FAFSA, any Pell Grant amount you receive will be the same at every college. However, many other grants are state-specific, meaning…
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February Frenzy: Staying Organized in the College App Process 🗂️🤯
February can be overwhelming! Applications, deadlines, financial aid... How do you keep it all straight? 😵💫 Here are some tips: Create a master calendar: Include all deadlines (application, scholarships, financial aid) Use a spreadsheet to track applications: School name, deadlines, requirements, login info Designate a…
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Navigating High School-Aligning Coursework and College Goals🥅
Course selections, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work are all things that can impact your child's college goals.💯💯💯 What strategies have you used to help your child align these? If you want to understand how these choices can impact your child's college acceptance, expert pre-college teacher Sasha will be…
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SAT® vs ACT®: Which test should your child take?
Both the SAT and the ACT are nationally administered, standardized tests that help schools evaluate your child's application and see how prepared they are for college courses. Most colleges accept scores from either test, so your child can take the test that’s right for them. Have you and your child decided on which test…