The Ivies will always be selective, but finally the number of applicants to the Ivies is beginning to level off. This is good news for this...
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How FAFSA Works for Divorced Parents
If parents of children applying for financial aid for college are divorced, the FAFSA form is filled out by only one parent. Which parent fills out...
The Real Costs of College
The Econmist recently quoted Kevin Carey: “…if the lifetime wage premium for a college grad is a million dollars over 40 years, then how...
The Common Application will be Updated
Get ready! Common App 4.0 is on its way.
Best Advice from Guidance Counselors for College Applications
Guidance counselors have all kinds of advice, but here are some areas you should be picking their brains for.
National Colleges Your HS Guidance Counselors Recommend
Last year high school guidance counselors from across the country were asked what schools they like to recommend to their students for the best...
Financial Aid for International Students
Most financial aid for attending a U. S. college is restricted to American citizens and green-card holders, and most financial aid packages are based...
Free Courses at MIT
In the spring of 2012 MIT will be launching MITx, a new online learning initiative. MITx will be offered on an interactive platform that will allow...
Colleges are Meeting New Career Demands
Colleges are beginning to offer both courses and degree programs in the fastest-growing career opportunities for the future. Maybe you should e...
Pell Grant News
A recent Congressional agreement will maintain the Pell Grant maximum at $5,500. This is good news, but there are some down side for the Pell.