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12 Good Qualities To Look for in a College

Key Takeaway While many students choose schools based on major, location, and cost—there are other good qualities in a college to look for. When researching schools, consider these qualities: majors, location, cost (including financial aid), support services, campus life, housing and dining, college size, class size, class offerings and resources, safety, admission difficulty, and graduation …
careers & internships

Dress to Impress: What To Wear for a Job Interview

Key Takeaways Deciding what to wear to an interview can feel overwhelming, but researching the company in advance and knowing what type of workplace it is—business casual, corporate, or creative—can help you prepare effectively. It’s important that you feel comfortable in your interview outfit, dress one step up from the rest of the company, and …
student life

8 Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress and Anxiety in College

College can be stressful—especially with academic pressure, financial concerns, and societal pressures looming over you at times. Having healthy ways to cope in college can help get you back on track and feel like yourself again when stress and anxiety want to creep in. Use these eight strategies the next time it all feels like …
financial aid

50+ Common Discounts for College Students

Key Takeaway: From covering tuition to the cost of living, college is expensive—but student discounts can help relieve some of that burden. Wondering if your favorite brands offer student discounts? We’ve broken down 50 student discounts into these categories: Tech & Software Entertainment Food & Dining Transportation Insurance Cell Phones Memberships & Subscriptions Retail Fitness …
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financial advice & planning

Budgets Made Easy: The Best Free Budgeting Apps

“Where did my paycheck disappear to?” If you’ve ever found yourself asking this question, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest, keeping track of spending, paying off credit card debt, and saving for future goals is a LOT—especially as a college student. Budgeting will make it feel much more manageable. A good budget helps you control …
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financial aid

35 Interesting FAFSA Stats All Students Should Know

As a college planning platform, we talk a lot about FAFSA. And while it’s commonly recommended that EVERY student fills out the FAFSA, only around 50% actually do. That means another 50% of students attending higher education are likely leaving potential aid on the table. We thought it would be interesting to cover some of …

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