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4 SAT and ACT Test Prep Tips for Families
Tweet Share on Facebook October 30, 2012 CommentThere are many ways for high school students to prepare for the ACT and SAT, and sometimes the choices may seem overwhelming. What's necessary? How much will test prep help? Which is the best test prep?
It's hard to answer those questions with any certainty, but by examining the different options, you're likely to find one that's a good fit for your family.
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5 College Visit Tips You Haven't Heard Before
Tweet Share on Facebook October 23, 2012 CommentA lot of tips on visiting colleges are repeated often, but here's some advice on visiting schools that may be a bit more unexpected.
JULIE:
When visiting schools with Lindsey, we tried to take advantage of the common college visit wisdom: Have your student sit in on a class, eat in a dorm cafeteria, and ask lots of questions to your tour guides. Some of the things that we discovered, however, we hadn't heard before, so we're talking about them here.
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How to Avoid Family Disagreements When Choosing a College
Tweet Share on Facebook October 16, 2012 CommentWhen it comes to choosing a college, parents and students are sometimes on totally different pages. Perhaps one favors a college close to home and another a college far away. Or maybe one puts finances over dream schools and the other weighs them equally.
Whether your differences are large or small, there are ways to avoid ongoing tension about choosing a school.
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How Students and Parents Can Prepare for College Applications
Tweet Share on Facebook October 9, 2012 CommentThe early days of the college search can be very exciting, and all options are still on the table. When it's time to start completing college applications, however, the process can suddenly become very real.
A student can lay the groundwork for a smooth application process by keeping college applications in mind as he or she moves through high school.
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How Parents and Students Can Find College Scholarships
Tweet Share on Facebook October 2, 2012 CommentLooking for college scholarships can be confusing and overwhelming. And with college costs on the rise, the competition can be stiff. That's probably why so many families stick to filling out the FAFSA, completing a college's scholarship application, and then calling it a day.
Yet, there are scholarships out there if parents and students know where to look. Here are some places you may not have considered.
