Unlock Your Success: Building a Personal Brand for College Applications to Truly Stand Out

Your Personal Brand Matters Attention high school students and parents! I want you to understand that your college application begins in the 9th grade. As you […]
Scholarship Displacement: The Heartbreaking Truth Every Student Should Know About How Colleges Can Treat Outside Scholarships

Understanding Scholarship Displacement: A Hard-Learned Lesson from Our Family’s College Journey Navigating the financial aspects of college can be a maze, one that my family and […]
Finding Private Scholarships for College: Tips for Maximizing Your Aid

Paying for college is a big challenge, especially with tuition and expenses going up. While financial aid, automatic scholarships from schools, and student loans are common […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
College Aid Pro’s $1,000 No Essay Scholarship And Award Analyzer Update

We wanted to share a quick update with our families on our $1,000 No Essay Scholarship contest that closed at the beginning of April. Thank you […]
Weighted vs Unweighted GPAs – Let’s Clarify Their Impact on Merit Money

Merit Scholarships: How do Colleges look at Weighted vs Unweighted GPAs? Merit scholarships are a great way to get school either fully or mostly covered, meaning […]