Last Wednesday, President Biden made his long-awaited announcement about a plan for student loan payment forgiveness, extending the pause on payments that began during the pandemic. Read on to understand how Biden’s student debt cancellation could affect you. On August 24th, 2022, President Biden announced a student debt relief plan,
Have you heard the term “demonstrated interest” but don’t know what role it plays in the college admissions process? Read more to demystify the purpose of demonstrated interest and how you can use it to your advantage. What is demonstrated interest? Demonstrated interest is the process of showing a school
Applying to a state school as an out-of-state student can be confusing. Are you at a disadvantage for admissions? Is tuition more expensive? Read more to find out. The United States is full of high-quality public universities. These schools, also called “state schools,” are funded and operated by their state
Writing the college essay is often one of the most intimidating parts of the college admissions process for many students, but with careful planning and creativity, writing college essays can be a manageable and even enjoyable process that helps students tell their stories in their application. In our experience, students
As the college admissions process becomes more competitive, many families and students are wondering when is the best time to start preparing for college applications. The truth is that the earlier you can start planning, the better — even as early as middle school. That might sound extreme, but students
Most high schoolers today have some form of social media, but how does what you post online impact your college applications? Social media can make a significant impact on your application, either positive or negative, depending on how you use it. Here, we answer some of the most common questions
Are you building your college list but unsure how to pick out a safety school? Read on to find out what criteria you need to consider when choosing the best-fit safety school for you. If you’re working on building your college list now, you are probably familiar with the terms
Don’t know how to approach the reading section on your upcoming standardized test? Read on to discover tips on how to approach this section. Whether it’s the ACTs, SATs, AP English tests, or even the GRE, chances are you’ve encountered a standardized test reading section. These sections typically feature multiple
There has been a lot of debate recently about the role of “legacy” in the college admissions process. What does it mean to be a legacy student at a college or university, and what role does legacy status play in the college admissions process? As new college admissions statistics continue
If you’re in high school, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard the term “National Merit” before, but you may not know how to actually enter the competition and win scholarships. Here, we break down the different steps of the National Merit Scholarship Program and how you can become a
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