Demonstrated Interest with Mark Stucker: What It Is and How Does It Affect College Admissions?

Demonstrated Interest with Mark Stucker: What It Is and How Does It Affect College Admissions? If you’ve been anywhere near the college admissions world lately, you’ve […]
College Net Price Calculator vs Reality: Join College Aid Pro’s NPC Challenge

College Net Price Calculator vs Reality: Join College Aid Pro’s NPC Challenge If you have ever used a college net price calculator and thought, “Perfect, now […]
6 Most Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions Keeping Parents Up at Night (Answered)

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Private Scholarships vs. Merit Scholarships: What Families Need to Know

Private Scholarships vs. Merit Scholarships: What Families Need to Know When families begin the college search, one of the first questions they ask is: “How can […]
NPC Reality Check: Northwestern University

NPC Reality Check: Northwestern Net Price Calculator If you have read our deep dive on college Net Price Calculators (NPCs), you already know our stance: You […]
Are College Net Price Calculators Accurate? Here’s the Data to Prove They’re Not

Are College Net Price Calculators Accurate? Here’s the Data to Prove They’re Not If you’ve ever run a college Net Price Calculator (NPC) and thought, “Sweet, […]
The Truth About College Net Price Calculators: Why Families Are Being Misled About Real College Costs

The Truth About College Net Price Calculators: Why Families Are Being Misled About Real College Costs When families start the college planning process, one of the […]
Reviewing the Top Colleges for Financial Aid with The Princeton Review’s Rob Franek

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Top 3 Case Studies for How High Income Families Can Still Get Need-Based Aid

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The Biggest FAFSA and CSS Profile Mistakes to Avoid (and How to Fix Them)

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