Double Check Status

It is almost August and it is time to touch base with the college and roommate. Is everything in place for you to begin classes? Do you know the exact time and place for your orientation? Is everything turned into the Financial Aid office so that process will be smooth for funding? [...]

Talk to your College Roommate

It is July and time to begin planning your dorm room with your roommate. By now, your college has probably paired you up with someone with similar likes, dislikes and habits. Give them a call and decide who is bringing what for the dorm room. Find out how large the dorm rooms [...]

Don’t Miss the FAFSA Deadline!!

In many states, it is too late to file the FAFSA for financial aid. But, some states like Iowa have deadlines coming up the end of June. Even if you don’t think you will qualify for financial aid, file the FAFSA because this will determine if you will get loans!! The FAFSA [...]

Summer Preparation for College in the Fall

So, you have a summer job. That’s great but what to do with the money earned? Save it. You will want to do fun things once in college and you’ll want to ration how you spend your money. There are those pizza parties at midnight and weekend outings to local locations [...]

Update Resume This Summer

Whether you are a junior or senior for next fall, summer is a perfect time to update your student resume. Why now? Because by fall you will probably forget about some of the activities and awards that should be on the resume. Oh, you didn’t plan on compiling a resume, you say? [...]

You May Not Need to take the ACT or SAT

It is a common belief that every student going into college must take the ACT or SAT. Actually, that is not true. There is a growing trend to NOT require the ACT or SAT for admission. To find out which colleges do not require these tests, visit Fair Test. Many colleges [...]

How to Use Your Summer

If you have recently graduated from high school, use your summer to get ready for the fall in college. Communicate with your roommate and coordinate who is bringing what so you don’t end up with two refrigerators and no television. Save money if you have a job. You may be surprised how [...]

Don’t Catch Senioritis

Your final days of high school are approaching but don’t relax yet. Keep those grades up because not only do you want a strong g.p.a. that will travel with you throughout life but colleges can change their minds accepting you if you are no longer they student they thought you were. So, give [...]

Summer Business

You are finishing your junior year in high school and thinking only one year to go. Don’t waste this summer. Use this summer to get your resume completed and get college essays written for application forms. And, don’t forget your volunteer work. Use this gap of time to get prepared for [...]

Watch the Deadlines!

Award letters are coming in for financial aid. Each college will give you a deadline of approximately 2-3 weeks. Do not miss this deadline if you plan to attend this school. If you have to fax your acceptance to stay within the deadline, do it. Deadlines are expiration dates. The [...]

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