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Choosing a Public University over a Private College
May 1 is the usual deadline for sending in your official acceptance to a college....
What You Should Include on Your FAFSA Application
Thanks, Jonelle Marte, for your article on the February 13/14, 2010, in The Wall Street...
College Education Equals Big Debt
Debt is very common today for college students, maybe just too common. 66% of...
Where to Apply to College
Budget cuts and large numbers of applicants are a formula that makes it very tough...
Applying for Financial Aid for 2010-2011
If you are applying for financial aid for the academic year 2010-11, you know the...
Scholarships: Start Applying Now!
Most students concentrate on the process of applying for college. It is a lengthy...
What If You Get an Early Decision Deferral?
If you applied for Early Decision in November, December was when you heard whether or...
Time to Follow up on Your College Applications
You may have sent in your applications, even early, but you?re not done yet. ...
Financial Aid Beyond the First Year of College
You have all those admission and financial aid applications done. You have your acceptance...
Older Students Can Save Money
Are you older than 22? Maybe you haven?t been to college yet or you...

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Your High School Path ( 10 items )
Decisions you make in your high school years can propel you into the best position for applying to colleges. Here’s the scoop.
Standing Out from Others ( 5 items )
Here are some helpful suggestions about how to distinguish yourself as a high schooler so you will be more competitive applying to college!
Choosing a College ( 13 items )
Lots of hints here about choosing colleges—it’s not all about what you’re friends are doing.
Charting Your Plan ( 2 items )
Here is month-by-month advice for your high school years.