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 […]
6 Most Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions Keeping Parents Up at Night (Answered)
6 Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions Keeping Parents Up at Night (Answered) If you’re lying awake wondering how you’ll pay for college, you’re not alone. Every […]
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
Reviewing the Top Colleges for Financial Aid with The Princeton Review’s Rob Franek When it comes to choosing the right college, most families focus on where […]
Top 3 Case Studies for How High Income Families Can Still Get Need-Based Aid
Top 3 Case Studies for How High Income Families Can Still Get Need-Based Aid For many families, filling out the FAFSA and CSS Profile feels like […]
Applying Early Decision: What You Need to Know Before You Commit
Applying Early Decision: What You Need to Know Before You Commit If your student is thinking about applying Early Decision, you’ve probably heard a lot of […]
Do SAT Scores Still Matter? (Short answer: yes—if you use them strategically)
Do SAT scores still matter for college admissions and scholarships? In 2025, the honest answer is: it depends on your list. Some colleges require scores again, […]