Previously, I mentioned the factors to consider whether going on the waitlist is right for you and what you should do once on the waitlist to improve your chances. In this article, we’ll elaborate on those factors and describe actionable…
College admissions is a confusing process so it’s unsurprising that many applicants have difficulty navigating it each year – and the waitlist process is no different. So what should you do if you’re waitlisted at your first-choice school? Should you…
Imagine this, you purchased a weekly subscription to your favorite magazine. The first year was amazing but by year two, you’re told your current plan will be canceled and you now have to pay twice as much for a monthly…
If you’re thinking about applying for scholarships, you probably know that you must report every scholarship you win, which will result in scholarship displacement. Scholarship displacement is the practice of reducing your financial aid package by your scholarship amount so…
Imagine this, you just won an outside scholarship and you’re over the moon. Although you already receive financial aid, you could really use the extra money to pay for college. “I’m glad all of my hard work paid off,” you…
You probably heard that students should apply for scholarships to help pay for college because they’re “free money” so it has to be a good thing, right? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Determining whether scholarships will be helpful for you…
If you read my previous article, then you already know that the best time to apply for scholarships is during the academic year, preferably in the fall. Why? This is because many scholarship programs receive their funding at the beginning…
Tired of creating new accounts on scholarship websites? Hate signing back in every time? Worried about how your information will be used? Well, there’s great news: There are many credible scholarship databases that DON’T require an account! In this article,…
College is EXPENSIVE. Depending on the school you attend, the total cost of a four-year degree can range from $42,240 (public college) to $150,600 (private college). As a result, tuition has become a financial burden for all families, especially those…
I get it, living on your own – possibly for the first time – as a college student is scary. And it’s totally understandable since you’re moving out of your safe space with the people you love to an entirely…