Keep Your Sanity While Planning For College – Our Top 5 Tips for Success

This one’s for all you parents out there starting the college planning and application process with your high schoolers. Don’t you just love how colleges want […]
Senioritis – Is it Really A Big Deal?

Senioritis. Parents across the country have heard of it. High school teachers dread it. It’s a phenomenon that seems all too common among 12th graders who […]
CAP Projections: A Deep Dive into College Aid Pro’s Data Collection

At College Aid Pro, we pride ourselves on creating sound data sets that power easy-to-use software for college-bound families across the country. We’re dedicated to helping […]
7 Simple Tips for International Students Looking at US Colleges

In the US, we take for granted the quality of many of our higher education institutions. Despite the cost and complexity of applying here, many students […]
Create your College Budget – Understanding what YOU can Afford

We know no one likes to talk about budgets, but shopping for college requires understanding how much you can afford to pay and creating a college […]
Free Money for College: Understanding Grants and Scholarships

Stop Leaving Cash on the Table: Your Guide to Free Money for College (It’s Easier Than You Think!) Let’s be real: college is expensive. But […]
Grades Really Do Matter – Junior Year of High School Is Important!

Your grades during junior year of high school are often the most crucial for college admissions. As a former high schooler and the mom to two […]
Can You Ask A College For More Money (Scholarships) ?

Can You Ask a College for More Money by Requesting Additional Scholarships? What happens when you receive a scholarship award – but it’s still not enough […]
CAP Report Card – Merit Scholarship Transparency Rankings

The Importance of Transparency College Aid Pro’s (CAP) Mission is to End the Student Debt Crisis by empowering families to shop smarter for college. This is […]
College Applications and Financial Aid for Transgender Students

College Applications and Financial Aid for Transgender Students A Transgender Student’s Guide to Shopping, Applying And Paying For College While more and more students are identifying […]