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5 Tips to Avoid Debt After Graduation

By on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Tips to Avoid Debt After Graduation

  According to US News, graduates from the class of 2013 averaged just under $30,000 in student loan debt. This is a lot of money considering the average graduate from that same class had a starting salary of just around $45,000. While it may seem like an impossible task to pay back these loans, if […]

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Creative Organization Ideas for College Dorm Rooms

By on Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 | 1 Comment

  My guess is it happens to at least one of every two college freshman each fall. Living on campus has been something they have dreamed about since that day they caught their little brother reading their diary in seventh grade. Everything about it is new and exciting, including the freedom and the novelty of […]

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How to use Google for Essay Research

By on Tuesday, June 30th, 2015 | 1 Comment

  You can use Google as a search tool to help you write your essays, and you can manipulate it to save your time, effort and hard work. If you are smart about it, you can cobble together an essay fairly quickly if you use Google. Once you have the raw materials from Google, you […]

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Scholarship Friday: Tips to Efficiently Apply for Scholarships

By on Friday, June 19th, 2015 | 1 Comment

  When financial aid administrators at a college are in charge of scholarships, they may receive 200 applications or more for each opening. They don’t see much personal information, but rather a list of numbers and dates. You need to do everything in your power to make your application stand out from the rest. Not […]

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Mom-approved Tips: 6 Ways To Prepare the Summer Before College

By on Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 | Comments Off on Mom-approved Tips: 6 Ways To Prepare the Summer Before College

  The Disney Pixar movie Toy Story 3 offers an unexpected insight into the lives of parents with teens going off to college. As young Andy prepares to leave home, his toys try to deal with what his departure means to them. Just as the old saying goes, Andy realizes that it’s time to put away […]

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The Top 3 Summer Jobs for Students

By on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 | 2 Comments

  Summer is a time to relax and recuperate, but it’s also a great opportunity to gain work experience and make money. With a challenging job market facing them after graduation, it’s essential for students to buff up their resumes and make connections while they’re still enrolled in school. For college students wondering about their […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: How to Help Your Child Get Into College (Without Being a Helicopter Parent)

By on Monday, March 23rd, 2015 | 3 Comments

  Today’s guest post is from Ryan Hickey, Managing Editor of Petersons & EssayEdge.  Your child is filling out forms, applying to schools, and getting ready to take the leap into the world of college life. As a parent, you may feel like your baby is slipping away, and as they begin acting more like an […]

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Help For Your Soon-to-Be College Freshman

By on Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 | Comments Off on Help For Your Soon-to-Be College Freshman

  You’ve done the best that you can. You’ve taught you’re son or daughter to ride a bike, catch a ball, deal with heartache and tried to instill a strong work ethic and an empathetic heart. Despite the ups and downs of adolescence you’re proud of what they’ve grown into. So why are you still […]

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Avoid the Financial Aid Gap

By on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 | Comments Off on Avoid the Financial Aid Gap

  Is your child’s financial aid offer enough to meet their financial needs? If not, they may be a victim of “gapping” or “admit/deny”, when a school accepts a student, but does not give a student enough aid to realistically attend. Is Your Financial Aid Offer Meeting Your Full Need? Your child has finally received […]

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Mom-Approved Tips: Be Wise-Apply to Backup Schools

By on Monday, November 10th, 2014 | Comments Off on Mom-Approved Tips: Be Wise-Apply to Backup Schools

  Being admitted into your first choice school is a challenge and not a guarantee. No matter how positive you are about your application, no matter how hard you’ve worked to be an ideal applicant, it is important not to assume that gaining admission to your top choice for college is a sure thing. But […]

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