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Pros and Cons of Group College Campus Tours

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Odds are, you know that it’s a good idea to visit colleges before deciding on where you want to go. Being on campus, seeing current students, staff, and faculty members going about their day, hitting up the best lunch spot, and envisioning yourself there can help you figure out if a school is a right …

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Don’t Forget to Pack These Unexpected College Essentials

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

For students headed off to college in the fall, there can be stress around what items they should bring with them. It can be hard to imagine living in a small dorm with at least one other person (if not more), so we’ve compiled a list of college essentials that you might not think of …

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3 Scholarships for Hindu Students

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Hinduism is a minority religion in the United States. Reportedly 1% of American citizens practice Hinduism. Thankfully, some organizations want to help this less-recognized group of students pursue their educational goals and provide scholarships for them. SVS (Balaji) Temple of Greater Chicago Amount: $10,000 Deadline: TBD for 2020 This scholarship helps students and their families. …

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What to Keep in Mind When Registering for Classes at Orientation

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

For college orientation, which can be an exciting and busy time, you’ll be meeting new people, exploring campus, and even signing up for classes. It’s easy to get caught up in everything that is happening, so it’s important to keep in mind some things that you should avoid when registering for classes. Read the course …

student loans

Pros and Cons of Student Loan Forbearance

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Forbearance on your student loans occurs when you lower or stop your loan payments for a certain period of time. It is different from deferment of your student loan because your interest keeps accruing during forbearance, whereas with deferment your interest stops accruing. While it might seem like an easy solution if you’re having trouble …

college news & trends

University of Michigan’s Free Tuition Program

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

The University of Michigan is making a bold move and offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are residents and whose families make less than $65,000 annually. By doing this, Michigan will be more accessible to students who work hard but previously did not have the means needed to afford college. Michigan is showing it’s …

ACT & SAT

What Not to do During the ACT/SAT Practice Exams

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Thankfully, there is a lot of information on how to best prepare for and take the ACT/SAT tests. That information is important to help you excel and attain scholarships to help with the cost of college. But besides knowing how to prepare and using tips for taking the exams, you should also keep in mind …

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What Happened with Harvard’s Rescinded Admissions

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

You may have seen in the news lately that at least ten students had their Harvard admission rescinded. These students were sharing memes filled with hateful and inappropriate rhetoric via social media. Schools can still rescind their offers. The fact of the matter is, colleges can take their offers back. Depending on school policies, they have …

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