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Understanding the College Application Timeline
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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
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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
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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
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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
By: Mackenzie Roberts
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.
Tags: college-admissions, financial-aid, high-school, standardized-tests
Financial Aid vs. College Funding
By: SAGE Scholars
A practical guide to understanding aid, covering funding gaps, and planning for college costs.
Tags: 529-plans, college-admissions, parent-guardian, sage-scholars-program, scholarships, standardized-tests
The FAFSA Form & CSS Profile
By: SAGE Scholars
A clear guide to understanding and completing the two most important financial aid applications
Tags: financial-aid, parent-guardian, sage-scholars-program, scholarships
The Five Common Myths: FAFSA
By: SAGE Scholars
In this article, we dispel some of the most common myths about FAFSA.
Tags: academic-success, college-admissions, financial-aid, parent-guardian, scholarships
10 Ways to Afford the College You Love
By: SAGE Scholars
Here are 10 smart ways students can make their dream college more affordable.
Tags: campus-life, college-student, financial-aid, internships, sage-scholars-program, scholarships, study-abroad
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.
Tags: 10-minute-professor, college-student, internships, sage-scholars-program, scholarships, study-abroad
What is the FAFSA?
By: SAGE Scholars
Your family's step-by-step guide to applying for federal financial aid
Tags: college-admissions, financial-aid, parent-guardian, scholarships, standardized-tests
12th Grade College Preparation Timeline
By: SAGE Scholars
A step-by-step guide to navigating applications, financial aid, and key deadlines during senior year.
Tags: campus-life, college-admissions, college-visits, financial-aid, high-school, sage-scholars-program, scholarships
11th Grade College Preparation Timeline
By: SAGE Scholars
A step-by-step guide to preparing for college admissions, testing, and scholarships during junior year.
Tags: college-admissions, college-essays, college-visits, financial-aid, high-school, sage-scholars-program, scholarships
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Working With Your School Counselor: A Guide for Parents and Students

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