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Talk to a financial advisor during your student’s sophomore year (or earlier!) to discuss your family’s financial aid position. College is a big investment so it’s important you be informed early on. Early preparation can help prevent unnecessary anxiety around … Continued
Look for scholarships that are somehow connected to you, your family, or community and apply for them — your family’s unions, churches, employers or organizations you have been involved with throughout your life. Outside scholarships are an excellent way to … Continued
Illinois Wesleyan is a campus set in a college town (Bloomington) with Illinois State University right down the street, so students find much to do here. We found the campus to be pretty balanced politically, and many say it’s the … Continued
There is no magic formula for the “best” extracurriculars. Spend time participating in extracurricular activities that appeal to you. Your choices may be different than what your friends and peers have in mind, and that’s okay! The concept of “best” … Continued
For students, learning how to manage time between academics & extracurriculars takes practice and discipline. With eight hours of “seat time” a day—piling on the extracurriculars may be difficult for some students to handle. Participate in an appropriate amount of … Continued
File your FAFSA after January 1st of your senior year (even if you think you won’t qualify). For incoming college freshmen we recommend that EVERYONE file a FAFSA. Some scholarships are dependent on the filing of FAFSA & some families … Continued
Many parents aren’t tuned into how much the college admissions process has evolved in the past 20-30 years. More students than ever are seeking college educations making the process overly competitive & complicated. Multiple testing agencies, myriad academic choices and … Continued
Oregon State University (OSU) is a large (23,903 undergrads) public university with the unusual distinction of being a land grant, sea grant, space grant and sun grant institution (Cornell University is the only other one). What this means is, lots … Continued
Actively engaged high school students are perceived well in the world of college admissions. Colleges want students who can balance their interests with their academic loads. Getting involved in clubs and organizations is one way help you stand out, show … Continued
High school sophomores & juniors don’t have much time for introspection— just too much to get done! Be sure to slow down and take some time to think about your priorities before you start your college search. It’ll be time … Continued