Are You Becoming a Victim of “Summer Melt”?
Congratulations! The caps have been tossed; the graduation parties are wrapping up; you sent in the deposit. You did it!
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What Rising 9th Graders Can Do to Prepare for Scholarships
Many families and students think scholarships only become important during senior year, but students who start building strong habits early
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Full-Ride vs. Full-Tuition Scholarships: Do You Know the Difference?
In researching colleges, you’ve probably come across terms like full-ride and full-tuition scholarships. They sound similar—and both are amazing opportunities—but they don’t
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Deferred or Waitlisted: What Does it Mean?
Advice for Students Who Have Been Deferred or Waitlisted. Deferred Students “Deferred” means the college has not completed a review
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QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program 2026
The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program is for high school juniors (Class of 2027) who are academically talented and
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Do You Understand Your Financial Aid Award Letter?
An award letter summarizes sources of aid available from a college to help a student finance their education. The information
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