If you are a student athlete, you may have some unique opportunities for scholarships and financial aid. You must decide to what extent you would like to devote yourself to athletics during college. Many college sports are year-round commitments, and much of your time may not be your own if you choose to pursue athletics. [...]

Your high school transcript is the most important part of the application to any college. The following information is on your transcript: High School: Your grades are what stand out to the college. Unless you attend a very small high school or are homeschooled, the college admissions offices that will be reviewing your application will [...]

“Early decision” allows a Senior to apply early (usually in November) and receive an admission decision before the college’s usual notification date (usually Spring), not to be confused with “early admission” – beginning college before high school. It is VERY important to understand the terms of an early decision. It is a binding agreement, which [...]

When you receive a financial aid award letter, you might be drawn to the amounts of “aid” you are getting. Your aid total will probably be made up of grants, scholarships, loans, and Federal Work-Study. Getting a scholarship for $13,000 means you’re getting a good deal, right? But it isn’t always the case. So what [...]

Students need to expect that anything they post online could be public and college admissions officers might see it. In reality, most schools don’t have time to peruse each applicant’s Facebook page, but they are sometimes notified if a student’s profile raises red flags.

Financial aid package letters are often confusing and filled with numbers and information that may look foreign to you. Here are some things that you will probably see in your financial aid package letter.

Did you know that applying for early decision can cost you in the long run? Here are some reasons why.

Before you sit down and get started on your FAFSA, make sure you have everything you need. Here are some of the documents you will want to have on hand.

Taking AP courses is widely encouraged, but there are pros and cons. Before you sign up for AP courses, read about some of the reasons why they might not be the best choice.

Check out this graphical illustration from Mint.com on the state of student debt.