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What are the Differences Between Various Types of Schools?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

“College” is pretty much a catch-all umbrella term for schools that offer higher education. Sometimes people interchange “college” with “university.” There is a multitude of specifications about schools–are they public or private? Are the non-profit or for-profit? Eventually, the school can rack up a long list of descriptors that all have an impact on what …

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What is a College Legacy Student?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Simply put, a legacy is a student at a college who has family ties to an alumnus of that institution. Perhaps the student’s mother or father attended that university when they were younger. The family of legacy students–or “legacies”–typically have a loyalty to that school and the pride that comes along with it. What does …

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A Breakdown of the Different Forms of Financial Aid

By Allison WignallLast updated on June 29, 2023

When searching for colleges, the cost is almost always one of the biggest concerns. Attending college is growing more and more expensive, but it’s also more important than ever to have a college degree. Luckily there are many different ways to pay for college that doesn’t solely rely on out-of-pocket funding: scholarships, grants, loans, and …

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5 Scholarships for Mathematics Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

One of the core subjects taught at any school, mathematics is an incredibly important field of study with countless applications and specializations. From statistics to geometry, economists to actuaries, math is an undeniably integral part of our daily lives and society. If you’re interested in pursuing a math major, take a look below to see …

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College Myth: I Can Totally Skip Lecture Classes

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

It might be tempting if you have a lecture class of 200 students or more, just to stay home and take a nap, or even catch up on another class’s homework. More often than not, lecture classes don’t take attendance. And you can always get the notes from a friend in class, right? Or just …

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Scholarships for Students in Wyoming

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Wyoming has numerous state nicknames–Equality state, Cowboy state, Big Wyoming, and Wonderful Wyoming–and it certainly lives up to all of them. It’s also home to Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Devil’s Tower, Grand Teton National Park, and Bighorn National Forest. Wyoming is a state filled to the brim with unique landscapes and adventure. If you …

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Parents: When Should You Push Your Student and When Should You Step Back?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

First and foremost, this is coming from a student’s perspective. We grow up hearing things like “parents know best” and for the most part, they really do. Parents have the experience and perspective that comes with time and age, experience and perspective that we students don’t have quite yet. However, parents are not right 100% …

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5 Myths about College Campus Tours

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Touring a college campus is an integral part of the college selection process–it allows students and parents alike to get a feel for the layout, the atmosphere, and even the culture. But like many other elements of college, campus tours can be subject to myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions. Hopefully, we can clear some of those …

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5 FREE Apps and Sites to Increase Your Productivity!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you’re studying for the ACT/SAT, prepping for a final, writing an essay, or filling out scholarship applications, focus is important–but it’s so easy to get sidetracked. When you need to put your nose to the grindstone and really get work done, letting your mind wander or being distracted can really trip you up. Luckily …