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7 Key Signs of a Good College

There are over 1,600 four-year colleges in the United States. How do you begin to choose the good colleges you…

1 year ago

76 Best Bets for College Merit Scholarships

The best bets for college merit scholarships aren't necessarily schools you have heard of. But if you're serious about looking…

1 year ago

Find Colleges with the Most Merit Scholarships in 4 Easy Steps

(For those looking for colleges with the most merit scholarships, I’m updating this post. Because I’ve updated the spreadsheet several…

1 year ago

7 Ways to Make a Perfect College List by Doing What College Admissions Committees Do

With all the pressure on high school students to create a perfect college list, they really aren't given the opportunity…

1 year ago

Why Your Best College Financial Aid Will Probably Come From a School No One Has Ever Heard Of

Your best college financial aid will likely come from the college you attend. This means students need to rethink their…

1 year ago

How Much Should Students Borrow for College?

Anyone who pays attention to the media has heard the alarming reports about student debt. In the United States student…

1 year ago

Beware of Best Colleges Lists

Recently I was profiling Saint Michael's College in Vermont and learned about their Ski and Ride program for students. They…

1 year ago

5 Reasons to Know Your EFC Before You Even Apply to College

Too many people think that your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is something that you worry about when you apply for financial aid–if…

1 year ago

4 Reasons People Don’t Pick Affordable Colleges

There are over 1,600 four-year public and private colleges in the United States. And guess what, they don’t all cost…

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