The college planning process is hard enough. We hope this week’s highlighted mistake will help you avoid one of its most common financial pitfalls. Mistake #2: Upon acceptance, sending a “nonrefundable deposit to reserve your student’s room.” Before we jump …
Mistake #1: The student only applies to 1-3 schools. Reason #1: It’s important that your family has options financially. Your family will not receive the award letter (AKA your bill), with grants and scholarships, until months after the student has …
Trying to fit their whole life story into a 650-word essay. Narrow your focus! An essay that spans over a long portion of time will be less effective than a story that has meaning and connects to a larger theme …
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