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Getting Ready EarlyGetting Ready EarlyMore>>
Prepare for College
Prepare for College
Increase your chances of getting into a good school by planning ahead. Utilize our guide to help you put your best application forward.More >>
Taking the Right Courses in High School
Taking the Right Courses in High School
One of the best things you can do to prepare for college and the working world is to take a strong academic program in high school. More >>
High School Checklist: Getting Ready for College
High School Checklist: Getting Ready for College
Preparing for college starts long before applications are due. Preparing early-on in high school will help you get a jump start on the competition!More >>
Your High School Performance
Importance of high school grades, class selection and extracurriculars
Make your high school grades and extracurriculars shine while in high school because they really count in the college application process. More >>

College TestingCollege TestingMore>>
Build Your Writing Skills
Build Your Writing Skills
Even if you aren’t required to take a writing test for college, you need strong writing skills to succeed in college and the workplace. More >>
What is the ACT and why should I take it?
What is the ACT and why should I take it?
The ACT is designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics,More >>

Choosing the Right SchoolChoosing the Right SchoolMore>>
Choosing the College Best for You
Choosing the College Best for You
College is a four-year commitment. Use these tips to make sure you apply to a school that is right for you.More >>
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
From "reach schools" to "safety schools", make sure that you are aiming high while keeping yourself covered. More >>

The Application ProcessThe Application ProcessMore>>
Top 10 College Application Mistakes
Top 10 College Application Mistakes
Most mistakes made during the college application process are preventable. Here are ten common errors to look out for! More >>
Parents' Guide: The college application process
Parents' Guide: The college application process
Applying to college is not just a strain on your child. You have a lot of responsibility as a parent to help your child prepare, choose and apply correctly. Are you ready for it? More >>
Apply Yourself when Applying to College
Apply Yourself when Applying to College
The college application takes a lot of work, but since you're promoting yourself, it should be easy work for you. Check out these tips to stay on top of your game. More >>
The Application Process
The Application Process
Lost in the application process? Use these tips to make sure you have your bases covered. More >>

Financial MattersFinancial MattersMore>>
The Search for Financial Aid
The Search for Financial Aid
Financial aid may seem hard to come by but if you've got the right credentials, it's just a matter of following a few simple guidelines and knowing where to look. More >>
How to Qualify for Financial Aid
How Can I Qualify for Financial Aid
Maximizing your eligibility for financial aid.

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Some personal finance techniques for maximizing your eligibility There are many forms of financial aid. Scholarships may be awarded for academic merit, achievement, leadership, artistic talent, and/orMore >>
What Will It Take to Save For College?
What Will It Take to Save For College?
Figure out how to pay for college.More >>

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