Do You Still Need Strong Standardized Test Scores for College?
September 5, 2022
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How much do your standardized test scores matter? The short answer: A lot. But it’s complicated. SAT and ACT scores continue to matter, at least
CAP's Office Hours w/ Peg Keough
College Aid Pro – September 19, 2022
Great office hours with lots of questions! Peg had Shellee Howard (CEO of College Ready) as our guest so parents could ask more in-depth admissions questions. We hit on:
How 529s and UTMAs are looked at in the EFC calculation
How your primary home and any other real estate can affect your financial aid eligibility
How to submit the FAFSA if you are divorced or separated
The ways to apply for admission and how that can affect your chances for admission and financial aid
Shellee shared some of her philosophies around building a college list
And much more
Our next Office Hours session is scheduled for Monday, October 3rd, at 7 PM EST. If not already signed up, or would share this with others, registration link is provided in the link below as well.
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