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The federal government has come up with a wonderfully confusing new name for something that actually simplifies the financial aid process. Let me try to make it easier to understand. Historically, students and parents have used income information from the last full calendar year on financial aid applications (FAFSA). In other words, you used the …

Your winter holiday break gives you time away from your classes, but you should also use this time to improve your chances of getting into your dream college. Even if you’ve already been accepted to a school or you’ve sent off your applications, there are a few other tasks you can tackle over the two …

How many colleges should prospective students apply to? What if a student isn’t accepted to any of the schools on their list? One of the most important parts of the college search process is building a college application list. Why should you make a list? It’s critical that students create a balanced college application list …