student loans

4 Things You Need to Know About a Student Loan Before Signing

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Signing a student loan is a big responsibility for any new college student, even if you have a co-signer. While you do need the money to go to college, it’s important to understand a few things before you sign the dotted line. Here are four aspects you should know before signing to the student loan …

financial advice & planning

Want To Hold Yourself Financially Accountable in College? Try a ‘Buddy System’

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Very few high school students heading into college are financially savvy. The freedom college presents can be tempting and lure quite a few into spending a good chunk of there savings as well as any money they get from their part time job. Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider using …

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What Is Tuition Assistance?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 12, 2024

Tuition assistance programs are employer or organization sponsored programs that help students pay for college. They can be a great way to upskill employees while also increasing job satisfaction, pay, and opportunities for both the employer and the employee. Below, we cover what you need to know about tuition assistance and how you might be …

ACT & SAT

Understanding Your SAT Scores

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s a certain anxiety in the air after you’ve taken your SAT. You now have to wait for your SAT scores and wonder how well you did. Once they arrive though, do you understand what they mean? Here’s a quick rundown on how to read your results: Overall Score  The SAT was recently revamped in …

myths

Myths about Transferring Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Transferring colleges can be a stressful time as you make sure you have everything you need to make the major change. There are a lot of myths surrounding the transfer though, so here are some things you need to know. Myth: My Credits Won’t Transfer  While the myth of “My credits won’t transfer” has some …

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Benefits of Taking Both the PreACT and the PSAT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Why take the PSAT and the PreACT? When you’re in your sophomore and junior years, you may be starting to decide whether you’ll be taking the SAT or the ACT for your college applications. This should also be the time you’re signing up for the prep exams: the PreACT and the PSAT. While many students …

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What is the TOEFL?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you live in the United States or another English majority speaking country, it’s quite possible you’ve never heard of the TOEFL. It stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. However, if English wasn’t your first language, you may have to take it to attend a college in another country. Here are the …

college applications

How to Improve Your GPA!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Improving your GPA should be a goal whether you’re in high school or college, a freshman or a senior. A high GPA will look excellent on both a college application and a resume. Here are some steps you can take to improve your GPA: Set Aside Time To Study Studying before a test is a …

myths

Myths About Community Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Community colleges aren’t a top choice for many high school students or college-oriented adults. However, they should be considered as an option more than they are. They have a number of careers and educational benefits and are often undervalued. Here are a few myths that surround community colleges: Community College is Not A Good Choice …