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A Guide for Students: Take Charge of Your Finances
Being broke can be part of the college experience, but the savviest students turn the financial pain to their advantage by learning money habits that will serve them well for the rest of their lives. “College is a great time to learn to live within your means,” says Eric Roberge, a certified financial planner who […]
How to Choose a College Quiz
Find the right college for you! Tell Niche what’s important to you and they’ll create a personalized list of schools to consider.
The “Everything I Want Colleges to Know About Me” List: A Brainstorm Exercise
Don’t know what you want colleges to know about you in your entrance essays and interviews? Look here for help!
Student Loan Best Practices
When it comes to enrolling in college, the process of selecting the right major and school often overshadows a consideration that may have an even greater effect on your post-graduation life — how you will pay for your education. Student loans are the most common answer to this question.
Completing the FAFSA: 5 Easy Steps
A helpful 5-step process in completing the FAFSA by Dr. Kathy Griswold Fine.
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. $500 Essay Scholarship
The goal of this Scholarship is to help the future generation of New York City personal injury lawyers fund their education by offering an annual $500 scholarship. The Scholarship will be based on an essay competition focused on personal injury law.
College Admissions Deadlines: What They Mean for You
If you’re applying to college, you should understand the various admissions deadlines, the pros and cons of each, and how to evaluate which deadline(s) is/are best for you. Like most aspects of the college admissions process, admission deadlines are more complicated than they appear. A strategic college admissions process includes a solid understanding of what […]
College Readiness Audit
Take these 5 steps to ensure you are ready to apply for college!
8 Tips for Completing the Activities Section of College Applications
It is a fact that some factors in the college application process are completely out of your control (e.g., college acceptance rates). That said, there are some factors over which you have total control. One way to take advantage of controllable factors in the college applications process is to ensure that all sections of your […]
Future Leaders in Tech $20,000 Scholarship
Perlego is awarding a $20,000 scholarship! One grand prize winner will receive a scholarship of $5,000/year for 4 years of college/university. In addition they will receive a 1-3 month internship after graduation. Two runner-ups will each receive an annual subscription to Perlego.
Neurodiverse Students CAN and DO Succeed in College
Neurodiverse students can and do succeed in college. While Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 entitles all students with documented disabilities to reasonable accommodations, it is important to understand that not all college disability services are created equal. Neurodiverse students must ensure that the colleges to which they apply are good fits and be prepared to […]
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The AXS Companion to Common App
Welcome to the AXS Companion to Common App! This resource is a guide to walk you through the Common Application (Common App) process. This is a shareable, free, open resource.
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