Extracurricular Activities – What Do Colleges Really Want to See?
Many college-bound students who are gearing up to go to apply to competitive schools lean on extracurriculars to help give their resume a boost. But what […]
Public vs Private Colleges – Is There A Difference?
The U.S has over 4000 colleges and universities. If you’ve started researching colleges in order to create your college list, you are well aware there are […]
Complete Breakdown of College Application Deadlines
Understanding the different types of college application deadlines If your student is just beginning their college admissions journey, you might think there’s only one deadline to […]
CSS Profile vs FAFSA: Which Colleges Require It, and How It Impacts Your Financial Aid
What Colleges Require the CSS Profile for Financial Aid? When it comes to applying for financial aid for college, most students and parents are familiar with […]
Preparing for the FAFSA Changes – Tips and Timelines to Ease Your Stress
Summer is in full swing and rising high school seniors are, no, let me rephrase, the parents of rising seniors are already stressing over the upcoming […]
How To Start Shopping For College
So, you’ve been talking to your kid about the future and it’s become pretty clear that college is in the cards. One decision down – 500 […]
Prepare for College Summer Guide for College Success
Your Year-by-Year Action Plan: Prepare for College Summer Guide Ah summer. The sun is shining, you’re spending more time out and about, getting in some family […]
Federal Direct Student Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Notes
How Do I Finalize My Federal Direct Student Loan? At College Aid Pro™, we believe it’s critical that all college-bound families know that they are entitled […]
College Planning For the International Student – An Interview With Kristi Steele
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kristi Steele of KC360, who specializes in helping international students plan for attending college in the US. Kristi […]
What is A Financial Safety School? Should You Have at Least One on Your College List?
A “financial safety” school is a college that you know your family can afford. It is always a good idea to have your student put at […]