Guides
Here are some important answers to help you get the most out of your college applications and process.
The financial aid deadline is not the application deadline
The date for your aid paperwork is often weeks before the date to apply. Miss it and you can still get in, just with less money.
Read the guideEarly Decision vs Early Action: which one to use
Both let you apply early and hear back early. Only one of them binds you to attend. Here's how to choose.
Read the guideHow to build a balanced college list
The biggest list mistake isn't picking the wrong schools. It's picking all reaches, or all safeties. Here's the balance to aim for.
Read the guideHow the FAFSA works
The FAFSA is the form that unlocks federal, state, and most school financial aid. Filing it early matters more than most people realize.
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