The inability to communicate everyday and share the many little things that happened to you is one of the most difficult things about attending college far from home. But heading off to college does not necessarily have to mean cutting off all communication completely. Fortunately, we live in an age where communicating with anyone in …
When it comes to college visits, there is no fixed number that works best for everyone. Use these guidelines to determine the magic number for you. The Importance of College Visits Visiting just one college on your list is not enough, as it does not help you compare different campuses. Campuses vary widely not just …
If you are struggling to make your monthly student loan payments due to financial hardship, a medical emergency, or some other life circumstances, you may be qualify to apply for a student loan deferment. Student loan deferment allows you to suspend all loan payments temporarily for a period of time, so you can use your …
Saying goodbye to your college-going child can be hard. The feeling of loss can be overpowering, blurring out the feeling of exciting and happiness for what lies ahead for your student. While each parent deals with their roller coaster of emotions differently, there are a few things you can do to help ease the intensity …
If you are struggling to make your monthly loan payments, you are not alone. Various reports indicate that the number of students struggling with student loan debt is increasing every year. Every student may have a different reason as to why they defaulted on their loans. The reasons don’t matter, though. Regardless of why you …
Towards the end of summer it is time to start making your list of things that you need to take with you to college. Do you have your list ready yet? Don’t wait for last minute to start working on that list and buying the things you need. Those last few days will fly by …
Experts suggest that the best time to get started on college applications is the summer before senior year. Here’s the suggested timeline to work on your college application: The Summer Before Senior Year Working on the college application essay can be one of the more challenging aspects of the college application process. Starting on your …
It’s your summer after high school and it’s winding down. The school year is approaching. Here are a few ways you can use the rest of the summer to prep for your upcoming freshman year. Take up a temporary summer job Taking up a job, even if it is just for a few weeks will …
Freshman move-in day can be chaotic, overwhelming, and exciting all at once. The thought of living in a new environment, making new friends, having to familiarize yourself with new rules and schedules—all of this can be exciting. But it can be stressful as well. Not knowing what’s in store can raise our stress levels tremendously. …
The registration fees for the ACT and SAT tests can be pretty steep. For students of some states, the good news is that they do not have to pay any registration fee. There are 18 states that administer the SAT to juniors without charging them any registration fees. Here’s the breakdown. These states provide the …
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