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Understanding the College Application Timeline
A guide for 11th and 12th graders to stay on track, reduce stress, and make informed decisions throughout the college admissions journey.
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Campus Visits That Count: Making the Most of Your Tour
What to look for, what to ask, and how to turn a college tour into a powerful tool for finding your best-fit school.
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Thriving on Your Own: Essential Skills for Campus Life
A practical guide to life skills every student needs when living away from home for the first time.
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Starting College Strong: A Guide for First-Year Students
Practical tips for navigating academics, campus life, and newfound independence.
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The Ultimate College Visit Question Guide
Here are 30 sample questions that you may want to ask on your college visits.
College Application Fees
By: Britney Cox
A guide to understanding and reducing the costs of applying to college.
Financial Aid vs. College Funding
By: SAGE Scholars
A practical guide to understanding aid, covering funding gaps, and planning for college costs.
The FAFSA Form & CSS Profile
By: SAGE Scholars
A clear guide to understanding and completing the two most important financial aid applications
The Five Common Myths: FAFSA
By: SAGE Scholars
In this article, we dispel some of the most common myths about FAFSA.
10 Ways to Afford the College You Love
By: SAGE Scholars
Here are 10 smart ways students can make their dream college more affordable.
Ten Minute Professor: A Private College May Cost Less Than You Think
By: SAGE Scholars
Private college may cost less than you think. Learn how net price, four-year graduation rates, and scholarships can make private education surprisingly affordable.
What is the FAFSA?
By: SAGE Scholars
Your family's step-by-step guide to applying for federal financial aid
12th Grade College Preparation Timeline
By: SAGE Scholars
A step-by-step guide to navigating applications, financial aid, and key deadlines during senior year.
11th Grade College Preparation Timeline
By: SAGE Scholars
A step-by-step guide to preparing for college admissions, testing, and scholarships during junior year.
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From course planning to college applications, learn how to team up with your child's counselor to support every step of the journey.
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Navigating College Websites
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For rising juniors and seniors, summer is a time to start your college search afresh or solidify your shortlist.
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