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So, why are you going to college? I am always amazed at students who will offer up a list of colleges they would like to attend, but remain at a loss when asked what they would like to study. This is a serious example of "the tail wagging the dog." When I probe further, I hear responses such as the following: "I want to go to ABC University because my cousin goes there." "I’m going to X, Y, or Z colleges because they have a great baseball program and I want to play." ****************** Do you need to take a test-prep program? Students and parents seem to spend a lot of time and effort trying to decide whether or not to invest time and money in test preparation. It’s not hard to figure out why they do it. College admissions (to 4-year programs and selective 2-year programs) are almost always determined in part by test scores. Scholarship awards are often determined in part by test scores. Certainly any program that increases chances for admissions and chances for a scholarship has got to be a hot ticket, right? |
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************************************ Do you need to complete the FAFSA? (Hint: Yes!) Why complete the FAFSA? That’s easy! The FAFSA "…opens the door to the federal aid process." That mini-quote comes to you straight from the FAFSA on the Web page, where you can find comprehensive information on the FAFSA, and even complete it online. For those who are not yet convinced they need to complete it, here are a few things to keep in mind. The FAFSA is the starting point not only for grants, but also for student loans and work-study jobs. Even students who don’t qualify... |
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