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Different Forms of Federal Financial Aid

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

By now, you’ve probably heard of FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, but do you know all the different forms of federal aid and how they can help you? Read on to see the different types you may qualify for: Student Loans The most well known result of FAFSA is loans. However, …

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FAQ About College Application Essays

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most likely, one of the mandatory aspects of your college applications are the essays. If you have a few questions, these commonly asked ones may help you out when it comes to writing. What Do I Write  About? This is probably the most commonly asked question when it comes to college applications. In most cases, …

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FAQ About Community College 2+2 Programs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some students decide to go to community college for two years for their Associate’s and then attend a four-year college to focus on their major and earn their Bachelor’s. Attending community college for two years, then transferring to a college or university for another two years is known as a 2 + 2 program, and …

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3 Unique and Helpful College Packing Tips

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You may know by now: packing too much when you’re heading to your freshman year of college is super easy. However, not all planning and packing skills are going to be known to you right away, especially if you’re the first person in your family who is going to college. Here are three unique and …

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3 More Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

We recently talked about seven scholarships for LGBTQ+ students, but those aren’t the only ones available. There are dozens of scholarship opportunities out there. We’ve found three more LGBTQ+ scholarships to help continue your search. Victor Agnoni Visual Arts Foundation Scholarship Amount: Varies Deadline: April 24, 2020 Nicholas Agnoni created the Victor Agnoni Visual Arts …

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Pros And Cons Of Starting College In The Spring

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 12, 2024

Some 4-year colleges and universities, but not all, allow students to start in the spring semester. Starting college in the spring can give you a headstart on your education. However, students could find themselves overwhelmed in their new environment without preparation. Most college students start college in the fall. Many “moving in day” pictures take …

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5 Things All Students Must Do At Their College Orientation

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Attending college orientation can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time, but plenty of students will be in your shoes. You’re all in this together. There are plenty of things to do during this event. Here are 5 things all students should do at their college orientation: Participate There are going to be a …

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So You Want To Be a CEO: 5 Steps

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s no direct path to becoming a CEO, but there are ways you can improve your chances. This is a career path that takes quite a bit of time and patience along with a lot of luck. Rarely is anyone made CEO straight out of college. But if you’re interested in working towards achieving this …

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College Admissions Cares About More Than Just GPA and Test Scores

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

While your test scores and GPA are very important to your college admission chances, they’re not all schools care about. Lots of students have high test scores or have a high GPA, but not all take the opportunity to do more. In addition to these two things, here’s what else a college may be looking …