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.
Check out these mobile apps to help you prep for the ACT or SAT.
ACT & SAT

ACT / SAT Test Prep Mobile Apps!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you’re studying for the SAT or the ACT, any edge can be a huge help for your efforts. With all the books you’re cracking open, you may have not realized that some assistance is available right on your phone or tablet. Here are some ACT and SAT mobile apps that are great for preparing …
Here are some ways to engage in your college online before you get to campus
student life

How to Engage with Your Chosen College Online

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’ve accepted your college for the upcoming fall (congratulations!), there are plenty of ways to engage before you arrive on campus. Here are just a few ways to take part in your new school before classes begin. Sign Up For Orientation to Engage Many colleges make signing up for freshman orientation or student events mandatory. …
You were accepted into college, but you haven't visited yet.
college search

What If You’re Accepted Into a College You Haven’t Visited?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Applying for colleges is a stressful and busy time; you may not have been able to visit them all before you sent in those applications. However, your acceptance letters have come in, and you’ve been accepted into a college you didn’t have time to visit. What now? If it’s a school you’re seriously considering, here …
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questions & answers

What is a TEACH Grant?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023
While you’re filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), you may have seen the TEACH Grant name tossed around a bit. What exactly is it? And more importantly, do you qualify? What is it? The TEACH Grant, which stands for The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education, is for students …
Your state government can also offer financial aid.
financial aid

What Financial Aid Can You Earn From The State Government?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023
Almost all students know to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), but many actually forget to check if their state government offers any financial aid. Here are some things you’ll need to know before you start the search. Your Options Depend on Your State Almost every state education department offers grants, …
Orientation is one of the student events that happens after you've chosen your college.
college admissions

Student Events that Happen After You Accept a College Offer

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Congratulations! You’ve chosen your college. You may be wondering what happens next. Every school is different, but here are a few student events you can expect to happen over the next few months. Orientation  Almost all colleges and universities have some sort of orientation for students. This is usually a “getting to know you” time …
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college majors & minors

What To Do If You Don’t Know What To Major In

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
You’re heading to college in a few months and you’re don’t know what to major in. A lot of students actually find themselves in this position but you do have a few options! Here are just a few you might want to consider: Go Undeclared or Declare a Major and Change It Later Most colleges …

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