Major Student Loan Changes in 2026: What Families Need to Know Now
Major Student Loan Changes in 2026: What Families Need to Know Now The rules around paying for college are changing—and for many families, these updates could […]
What It’s Really Like at Stanford: A Former Teacher’s Perspective on Elite Colleges and College Fit
What It’s Really Like at Stanford: A Former Teacher’s Perspective on Elite Colleges and College Fit When families think about elite colleges, names like Stanford often […]
The Prior-Prior Year Rule: The Financial Aid Strategy Most Families Don’t Know
The Prior-Prior Year Rule: The Financial Aid Strategy Most Families Don’t Know When it comes to paying for college, most families assume financial aid is based […]
College Application Advice from High School Counselors | What Matters Most
High School Counselors’ Best College Application Advice for Students and Parents The college application process can feel overwhelming—for students trying to stand out and for parents […]
Holiday Q&A: How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer: What to Say (and What Not to Say)
Holiday Q&A: How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer: What to Say (and What Not to Say) The end of the year is one of the […]
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, […]