DC College Counseling

JANUARY 5, 2024

We hope everyone enjoyed the time off from school and the opportunity to catch up on sleep, TV shows, or favorite blogs! SIMPLIFIED FAFSA LAUNCHED The Department of Federal Student Aid (FSA) launched the redesigned FAFSA this past week. However, reactions to the new FAFSA and website have been anything but positive.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 11, 2023

If you’re one of the very lucky few who doesn’t have to worry about how you’re going to PAY for college, then awesome. How to apply for the Gates Scholarship When is the Gates Scholarship deadline? But that’s not most of us. Gates Scholarship FAQ What is the Gates Scholarship? The Gates Scholarship is pretty amazing is what it is!

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. He has one kid in college and two still in high school. August 1- Many colleges open their application. October 1- FAFSA opens. May 1- National Deposit Deadline.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Undergraduates in the state who demonstrate substantial financial need can get a minimum of $200 each year (the maximum award amount is set annually by state lawmakers) to pay for college or trade school in the state of Florida. Students must be U.S. citizens and Florida residents to be considered.

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Admissions Village

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

It is almost October 1st which in college admissions means it is nearly time to start filling out any financial aid forms you need. For those less familiar with the financial aid process, October 1 is the first-day families can access, complete, and submit the 2022-2023 FAFSA (The Federal Application for Free Student Aid) and CSS Profile.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Volume 23, Issue 1 – September 2023 Member Spotlight: Terry Chevako Bava, Best Fit College Counseling (PR) Watch List: This Year’s Hot Topics NACAC Conference Bound A Quick Word: SACAC Annual Conference Proposals Member Spotlight Terry Chevako Bava, Best Fit College Counseling (PR) Q: How long have you been in this role?

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Peterson's Blog

MAY 3, 2023

You’ve put in the hard work and have decided on your university or college of choice. Going to college can be a great investment! College is expensive and, unfortunately, it’s not getting any cheaper. On top of that, terms are often thrown around when talking about college payment plans making it all feel a bit… intimidating.

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Bright Futures Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

As your college years are quickly approaching, the cost aspect is probably starting to dawn on you a little more each day. Plus, you should know exactly how much money you’ll be committing to repaying after your college graduation. Does the college application process have you scratching your head and wondering where to begin?

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Humbach Education Consulting

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Up to this point, the college application process has been all about you. However, if you are a dependent student , then completing the FAFSA application will be a team effort. In addition, avoid the following common mistakes when completing the FAFSA form. Not completing the FAFSA.

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the college spy

AUGUST 11, 2020

Create a well-researched and balanced college list. Thoroughly explore college websites, including virtual tours, student news, admissions blogs, academic offerings and student life. Your list should include a balance of safety, target, and reach colleges. Here is a guide to the various application deadlines.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 2, 2023

UCF Application Deadlines UCF Supplemental Essay Prompts How hard is it to get into UCF? People who successfully get into UCF also tend to have moderately strong extracurricular activities and college applications essays (the essay is optional, though we generally recommend submitting).

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 2, 2023

FSU Application Deadlines FSU Supplemental Essay Prompts How hard is it to get into FSU? The students successfully admitted into FSU also tend to have impressive extracurricular activities and college application essays. To get into a school like FSU, you’ll need to perform very well in most areas of your college application.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The short answer is yes, you can apply to college as a junior. Should I apply to college as a junior? First off, applying to college during your junior year is typically only done by students with nearly perfect GPAs and test scores who are seeking a competitive edge in the admissions process. But … should you? Here's why.

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SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It is possible to go to college for free, with a merit scholarship! Here’s our full list of East Coast colleges and universities that offer merit-based full ride or free tuition scholarships. Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Go to College on a FULL RIDE or with FREE TUITION! Good news, though!

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. Be sure to take some time completely off from school and college admissions stuff. College is not a costume party; you’re not supposed to come dressed as someone else. EXPLORE THE WORLD OF ADMISSIONS: Read some college admissions websites and blogs.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 3, 2024

By Amanda Miller Author of Paying for College in Four Steps “Finding money to help pay for college is hard.” It’s the most straightforward and condensed paying-for-college resource anyone’s ever made. Whole books have been written about paying for college. Surely there’s more to it than what’s in this one blog post.”

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I spent 10 years as a school-based college counselor, and as I always say, nothing makes me happier than collaborating with my school counselor colleagues. Here’s a related blog post I wrote a few years ago, which delves into the differences between expectations families should have for school counselors and independent counselors.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK U.S. Between 2018 and 2022, however, the College Board made millions of dollars licensing this information. Though the College Board still maintains that there was no improper use of the information, they did agree to pay $750,000 to settle the claims. UPENN FIRST IVY TO OFFER B.S.E.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RESPOND TO NEW TIMING OF FAFSA DATA Problems with the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have been widely reported, and have created major problems not just for students and families, but also for colleges and universities around the country.

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CampusESP

MARCH 17, 2021

At CampusESP, we’ve helped over 160 colleges and universities leverage the power of parents with a coordinated, personalized communication plan. We recognize that these support needs are generally higher during the first year, and that they continue over the entire college experience, albeit at decreasing levels.

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 2, 2023

You probably know already that applying to college is complicated. But maybe more essays if you’re applying to competitive colleges. Above all else, you must fill out your college application correctly. The college application is a big deal. The "College Search" Tab Start here. So, you’ve guessed it!

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