Applying for college is hard. There’s navigating financial aid, the common app, preparing for the SATs, alumni interviews, and plenty more hoops to jump through. It’s no wonder wealthy parents are ...

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For the past year and a half, it felt like I was learning a new language. Abbreviations like “ECs,” “GPA,” “EA,” “ED” or “RD” (extracurriculars, grade point average, early action, early decision and ...

APPLICATION SEASON IS HERE, AND THE COMPETITION CAN BE FIERCE. AND THE PRESSURE TO PULL TOGETHER A STRONG APPLICATION REALLY WEIGHS ON OUR STUDENTS. SO JOINING ME TO ...

AURORA, Colo. — Finishing high school and applying to college isn't an easy process, but some high schoolers in the Cherry Creek School District are working to make it easier for themselves and other ...

My fifth and final kid is a senior in high school, which means it's time for graduation, award nights, and most importantly, the college application process. At a recent college night presentation, I ...

You've finished applying to college, got accepted and made your decision. Now it's time to apply again, this time for financial aid. Whether you're looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the ...