Unlocking College Affordability with MyCAP: A Personalized Approach to Financial Planning for Higher Education
I think we can all agree on the importance of college for some students as a time of personal and intellectual growth that has the potential […]
College Essay Tips: How to Write a Standout Personal Essay
Writing a Standout College Essay: Tips that Really Work (Updated for 2025) Originally published in 2023, this post was updated in October 2025 to include the […]
Smart Strategies for Using Your 529: From College Tuition to Roth IRA Contributions
Congratulations on having saved for college. The addition of 529 savings to your plan gives your student more options for finding an affordable college education. You also […]
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 […]