December, 2019

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Graduate Admissions 101: 6 Types of Financial Aid for Grad Students

Koodoos Learning

Are you considering going to graduate school? Whether you’re in the process of submitting applications or thinking about applying next fall, we’ve put together different types of financial aid that will help you fund your graduate studies. Cost of Attending Grad School Even with financial aid, deciding to go to grad school is a significant investment of your time and money.

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Have you considered taking a year off after high school?

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE What? Is that insane?! Not at all. This is the perfect moment to take a deep breath and consider taking a break from school before plunging into the next pressurized step. Now is the time to think about a gap year or semester that allows time and opportunity to refocus, polish skills, explore an interest, or simply re-energize.

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How Your College Choice Affects Your Earning Potential

The Ivy Dean

For the first time ever, the government has published very valuable financial information about college graduates in a new College Scorecard. The scorecard reveals average student debt levels (incurred during their studies) and income (in the first year after they finish college). The data is broken down by program of study and covers more than 36,000 programs at roughly 4,400 colleges.

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How to Effectively Manage Stress

Strategic College Consulting

AP tests, SATs, ACTs, GPA, extracurricular activities, awards, leadership—it’s enough to make your head spin—and likely to raise your level of anxiety just thinking about it all. Students these days have a lot to keep track of and many directions to focus their attention. Not only that, in terms of college admissions, each of these areas needs to be a priority, all while going through this thing called adolescence that is rife with social challenges, emotional changes, and identity development.

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PSAT/NMSQT scores released this week.

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE If you took the PSAT earlier this fall, you should expect to receive your scores sometime this week. The CollegeBoard says scores will be released to students Dec 9-11 (the exact date depends on where you live). Your counselor can access the scores on Dec 2 through the K-12 reporting portal. Be smart by using your PSAT scores to improve your score on the “real” SAT.

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Common FAFSA Mistakes to Avoid

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Up to this point, the college application process has been all about you. However, if you are a dependent student , then completing the FAFSA application will be a team effort. Before you dive in to filling out the form, be sure that everyone involved has gathered the information they need (social security numbers, tax information, FSA IDs, etc.).

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Have you heard from your Early Action or Early Decision schools?

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE It’s December! Holidays, family, days off from school - and college decisions?! That’s right, if you applied to any of the schools on your list in the first round of early action or early decision, you’ll probably be receiving decisions soon (if you haven’t already). This month be sure to: · Watch for admissions emails or letters from colleges. · Decide on your next steps.