Unlocking Merit Scholarships with MyCAP
Hi, I’m Matt Carpenter, co-founder of College Aid Pro. After working with thousands of families, I can tell you this—college planning feels like a full-time job, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free Money for College: Understanding Grants and Scholarships
Free Money for College: Understanding Grants and Scholarships All schools offer free money, or “gift aid” to discount the cost of college with grants, scholarships, […]
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 Free Scholarship Money?
What happens when you receive a scholarship award – but it’s still not enough to cover the gap between what you have saved and the cost […]
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 […]
6 Tips to Ensure You Don’t Go Broke Paying for College
6 Tips to Ensure You Don’t Go Broke Paying for College Flip or scroll through the news, and it won’t take you long to find some […]
What are National Merit Scholarships?
Most families in the college application process have heard the term “National Merit Scholarship” float around in college counselor meetings and college orientations. However, there is […]