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financial aid

What Is Your Student Aid Report Telling You?

The SAR or Student Aid Report is a document you will receive after you have submitted your FAFSA application. This document is based on your answers to the questions on the FAFSA and includes information regarding the type and amount of financial aid that is available to you from the federal government and the schools …
Here's how to save money as a new college graduate.
student loans

How To Save Money On Your Student Loans

Finances can be especially tight during the first few months after graduation. Even if you’re lucky to get a job immediately, chances are you’ll be earning a starting salary. That has to cover your rent, food, and utility costs. Most new grads barely have enough money left over to cover their loan repayments. However, those …
creating a college list
college search

Tips To Help You Create A Balanced College List

When looking for advice on creating a college list, you will come across the words ‘balanced college list’ very often. So what exactly is a balanced college list, why is it important to create this balanced list, and most importantly, how do you go about creating a college list? You’ll find all the answers below. …
LSAT stands for Law School Admission Test.
college admissions

What You Need To Know About The LSAT

The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) is a standardized exam that tests your preparedness for law school. If you’re planning on studying law, you’ll need to complete this test and submit your test scores along with the other requirements as part of your application to law school. The LSAT is administered by the Law School …
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student loans

How To Decide Which Student Loans To Pay Off First

Paying off your highest interest student loans first will save you the most money in interest. This is the best strategy to use when trying to decide which student loans to pay off first. If you have trouble staying motivated, consider paying off your smallest balances first. This will reduce the number of loans you’re …

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