Hilary Cairns

Should you take the GMAT beforehand
careers & internships

How to Become a Business Consultant

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 …
questions & answers, student life

How Many Credits are Needed to Graduate College?

Key Takeaways: Students generally need to take 120 credits to graduate college with a bachelor’s degree. The 120 credits consist of general education classes, major-required courses, and electives, which includes any classes for a minor. Students should aim to take at least 30 credits a semester to graduate within four years. Associate’s degrees often only …
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financial advice & planning

Pros and Cons of Autopay for Loan Repayments

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?

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

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 …
Minecraft scholarship.
scholarships

A Creative Guide to The Minecraft Scholarship

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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college applications

How to Prepare for the Common App

You absolutely should take time to enjoy your summer, but if you’re a junior about to head to senior year, don’t forget about your college applications completely! You should actually complete a few steps over the coming weeks so you’re not scrambling at the last minute to get it all done. We recommend starting early, …

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