50-50 Highlights: Colleges That Require the PROFILE Financial Aid Application

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There has been a lot of discussion of simplifying the FAFSA. The argument is that too many low-income students don’t apply because they are intimidated by the process, don’t understand that they can qualify for significant grant aid, or don’t have all of the required information. All of these are legitimate concerns that can be … Read more

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What is the Common Application?

The Common Application is an application for undergraduate admissions that is accepted by almost 500 colleges. Member institutions are required to evaluation students using a holistic selection process. Colleges may use the Common Application exclusively or accept both the Common Application and its own institutional application. Members that accept both applications do not treat applicants … Read more

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3 Hooks in College Admissions

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Trying to figure out your “hook” for college admissions? In general, a college hook refers to the element of your college application that makes you stand out from the crowd. It’s what will make the admissions office “bite” on your application. But not all college hooks are the same. ShareTweet2FlipEmailPin537539 Shares