The SAT exam was born in 1926 and the ACT in 1959. The ACT and SAT exams were created for the purpose of leveling the playing field in college admissions.... read more →
Colleges were hopeful. They hoped to have students on campus and taking classes in person despite COVID-19. As we wrote this piece, some colleges are holding classes in person, but... read more →
When we originally wrote this blog back in March of 2019, we focused on the small liberal arts colleges that were struggling financially and closing their doors. Small names like... read more →
Often, we only hear the horror stories about for-profit colleges. We hear the news about the college that took advantage of their students leaving them with huge debt, no better... read more →
Every fall, parents send their children off to college. The anxieties for parents can be many. One big one...What happens if your child gets sick at college? Having a sick... read more →
Every year, students work very hard to apply for and receive scholarships from private sources like rotary, civic, and religious groups, to name a few. These private scholarships are outside... read more →
Every year, college graduates leave their home of the past four or five years and consider the road ahead of them. Most start their careers, but some consider continuing their... read more →
COVID-19 continues to shake the college world, and it is an ever-changing landscape. Colleges are now issuing statements about their plans for the fall. Some are changing semester start and... read more →
Every July 1st, federal student loan interest rates are adjusted for the upcoming year. In 2020, those rates will drop to historic levels. Why did this happen? What does this... read more →
One of the types of federal student loans available are Parent PLUS Loans. These types of loans are meant to fill the gaps when a family does not have enough... read more →