My parents always told me that during college I would have to be the most frugal person ever just to get by. It does not have to be this way! Money doesn’t grow on trees, but if you work hard and are frugal with what you spend, you can save a lot of money to

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Financial Aid 101

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One of the most stressful things to deal with while preparing for college is figuring out how to pay for it without graduating hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. Colleges seem to keep raising tuition prices and it’s an expense most families can no longer afford, especially if multiple children are being sent off

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The Ivy League Application

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Although I do not attend an Ivy League institution, I too went through the application process. Believe me when I say that I had the opportunity to attend one of these highly selective schools but chose not to. I will not disclose the reasons behind my decision but I will give you some insightful tips

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5 Tips for College Applications

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Those dreaded college applications can be difficult at times. But with a few healthy tips, you can perk up your applications and have a real shot at being accepted to the college of your dreams! 1. Be yourself. Yes, it’s cliché, I know. But this is honestly the best thing you can do for your

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May 1 Deadline: College Consideration Checklist

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May 1st is approaching fast, and if you’re struggling to make a decision between a couple schools, don’t worry. You aren’t alone. Tons of seniors spend the month of April flipping between a few schools, fretting the decision deadline. Here’s how to stay calm and narrow your choices. 1. Academic Program This one is super

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Decision Day 2012: How to Pick a College

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The best 4 years of your life are rapidly approaching and college is on the horizon. Yet you’re facing the most stressful week of your life. Decision day 2012 is approaching! My sister is currently (as of April 24th,) torn between UC Santa Barbara and UC Davis and has no clue which one to pick.

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Choosing a College that is Right for You

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04/18/2012 ItsxLizzyxXOX Decisions, Decisions: How to Choose the College that is Right for You You’ve made it through the insanity of the college application process. You’re written your essays, sent off your transcripts, and paid all of your fees. Then, you waited… and waited… and waited. After all of the anticipation, your responses have come

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