The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted just about every aspect of human existence, so it makes sense that the selection of college majors has not gone unscathed. Which career paths are particularly influenced? Here are a few: Nursing – Really anyone on the floor, from RNs to nurse practitioners to aides to administrators, are affected by […]
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We’re being asked to stay indoors for our own sake and that of others. We’re not even supposed to gather with family and friends for the holidays in order to keep down the risk. So how can you add volunteering to your college portfolio? You’re certainly not going to go see strangers when you can’t
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You want your kids to be successful, and sometimes that means you have to push them to their best in school. However, you don’t want your teen to experience burnout as a result of pressure. Here are three tips to help your student excel without feeling the crushing weight of pressure to succeed. Good organization
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Experts suggest that you should apply to anywhere from four to eight colleges. This allows you room to go after a couple of schools that are on your wishlist, albeit unlikely. Make sure that there are at least a couple of sure things on the list (often called fallback schools). The rest should all land
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After you receive all of the free money for college that you possibly can, how will you pay for the balance? Most students have to take loans to cover any additional cost of living or tuition fees. It’s bad enough that you will be starting out in debt after college – you don’t want to
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College tuition and other expenses related to higher education call for a great deal of planning if you don’t want to be saddled with debt for decades to come. Some myths surrounding college funding can hurt a person’s chances of getting some of the free money for college that is available. We’re about to clear
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For parents, college planning can begin when a child is very young. Students may be encouraged to start thinking about continuing their education after high school before freshman year even beings. Is there anything you can do as a freshman to improve your college experience? Here are a few quick tips. Think about AP classes
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Whether your school is currently using distance learning due to the pandemic or you are worried that things may go virtual if there is a resurgence, it is essential to think about how you will deal with distance learning. Let’s consider three vital skills that you should cultivate that will help you even in class,
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As we have discussed in previous articles, your EFC is your Expected Family Contribution toward college expenses. This is a calculation based on a number of factors. Changing some of those factors can help reduce your EFC and increase the amount of financial assistance you can receive. Is there a legal way to change your
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EFC is a term that you are going to see a lot while you are trying to find free money for college. The acronym stands for Expected Family Contribution. In other words, you only get all of your college education for free if you have a full-ride scholarship. For the rest of us, the student
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