Hilary Cairns

Hilary Cairns is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and has a BA in English/Creative Writing. She's an established freelance writer who also has a hand in marketing, social media, and editing for various businesses across the United States.
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careers & internships

How to Become a Business Consultant

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you thinking about pursuing a career as a business consultant? It’s important to know what to expect in the career, but also what you need to do to become one! You’ll first need a degree, some skills, and perhaps even your master’s. Here’s everything you need to know to become a business consultant: What …
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questions & answers, student life

How Many Credits are Needed to Graduate College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 16, 2024
Key Takeaways: For most bachelor’s degrees, you generally need 120 credits to graduate. To get those 120 credit hours, you generally need a mix of general education class, major required courses, and electives. Here’s what you need to know about credits and graduating college. How Many Credits are Needed to Graduate College With a Bachelor’s …
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majors & industries

8 Easy Degrees That Pay Well

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 27, 2023
If you struggle in school, you might be interested in learning about “easy bachelor’s degrees” and what they pay after graduation. Thankfully, there are easy degrees that pay well including English, accounting, and criminal justice, among others. Keep in mind that what is easy for one student may not be easy for the next. However, …
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financial advice & planning

Pros and Cons of Autopay for Loan Repayments

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
When it comes time to repay your loans, whether student loans, mortgages, or otherwise, you might have the option to set up “autopay.” But what is it? How does autopay work? And what are the benefits and downsides of the setting? What is Autopay? Autopay, or an automatic bill payment, is a setting that some …
college admissions, questions & answers

How Hard is it to Get Into Harvard?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 4, 2024
Key Takeaways: Harvard is one of the most difficult schools to get into in the nation due to the fact that it is a highly ranked college (usually in the top 3 of overall rankings) and that the school receives over around 56,000 applications each year. That’s a high number relative to the only around …
Financial Aid Leveraging
financial aid

Financial Aid Modeling: The What and Why

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
During your research into financial aid and endowment, you might have come across the phrase “financial aid modeling” This, by itself, sounds boring to the average student, but it actually is referencing the models colleges and universities use to determine how much financial aid they can offer their students. Here’s what you need to know …
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scholarships

A Creative Guide to The Minecraft Scholarship

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
There really is a scholarship for everything! If you enjoy video games or even play Minecraft, the Minecraft Scholarship might be right up your alley. Here’s what you need to know about the award, how to apply, and some more tips for finding scholarships that will help you pay for college. What is the Minecraft …

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