Hilary Cairns

Hilary Cairns is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and has a BA in English/Creative Writing. She's an established freelance writer who also has a hand in marketing, social media, and editing for various businesses across the United States.
The University of South Carolina -- Columbia is ranked the 22nd best colleges in the southeast.
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State Grants for South Carolina College Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 20, 2023
Students are often worried about how they will be able to afford the expensive cost of tuition needed to attend college. However, state grants can help make earning a degree much more affordable. And the state of South Carolina actually offers quite a few scholarships and grants you may be eligible for. We cover them …
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5 Things High Schools Students Should Do in October

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 20, 2023
October is a busy month for high school students! This is often the month when they have to take midterms for their regular classes, but for some students, it’s also a big month for college prep. Whether you’re in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, there are some things you should know about and be …
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Colleges in California and Why You Should Go To School There

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 10, 2023
When you hear of California, what do you think of? The beaches? The food? The national and state parks? The state of California is a truly diverse state, and, especially when it comes to the terrain, one of the most diverse places in the world. You can find beautiful beaches, snowfall, deserts, high mountain peaks, …
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Why is Princeton University a Top-Rated School?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 26, 2023
Princeton University is regularly named one of the best schools in the United States by College Raptor, and for 2024, it made the list of Top 50 Best Colleges once again. Let’s explore why Princeton is considered such a good school. Princeton University Was Ranked #2 by College Raptor for 2024 College Raptor released our …
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State Grants for Pennsylvania

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 26, 2023
Did you know that Pennsylvania offers several state grants to students to help make college more affordable and accessible? We’ve outlined some of their programs, plus provided details on how you can find out more information and apply below. Pennsylvania State Grants 1. Pennsylvania State Grant The Pennsylvania State Grant is hosted by the Pennsylvania …
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State Grants for Oregon College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 6, 2023
Oregon has a number of grants dedicated to students who are going to college! If you’re interested in applying, we’ve outlined some of the details and qualifications below plus provide some links to help you get additional information. Oregon State Grants 1. Oregon Opportunity Grant The Oregon Opportunity Grant, or OOG, is a state-funded grant …
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Studying Abroad? Here’s How to Get a Student Visa

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 21, 2023
Are you planning on studying abroad? While these programs provide unique opportunities to students who participate, you do need to take care of a few things before you head to another country. One step you may have not realized you had to complete? Getting your student visa. It’s a requirement for attending college in another …

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