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As your student considers what the college experience will look like for them, I would like to offer a letter of encouragement based on my experience. Now, as a college…

Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Ph.D.June 15, 2025

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Essential Websites for Students

Each website provides access to resources to support underrepresented students as they apply to, enter, and succeed in postsecondary education. College Search BigFuture College Search: BigFuture is the free college planning…

National College Attainment NetworkApril 7, 2025

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Spring Madness: College Acceptances & Alternatives

With the arrival of these admission notifications, in short order, many graduating seniors will have a definitive response to the oft-asked question, “where will you be going to school next…

Vivian M. Tsai, CIMA®April 4, 2025

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But How are YOU Feeling?

I recently had the opportunity to ask over 1,000 parents who are saving for college about their feelings ̶ were they confident, anxious, or somewhere in the middle and…

Mitchel A. BaumMarch 28, 2025

Affording College

Understanding the Federal Work Study Program

Work study is a way for students to earn money to pay for college through part-time employment, primarily located on-campus although not exclusively. The program is reserved for students with…

Marla Franco, Ph.D.March 26, 2025

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Why It Still Pays to Graduate

Just remember: it's not what they say; it's what they do. Despite announcements from big-name companies that they are dropping the bachelor's degree requirements, their hiring practices have not changed.…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDFebruary 12, 2025

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Four Considerations When Borrowing For College

Insights about borrowing $$$ for higher education from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4929993

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 5, 2025

Senior Student Student Life

5 Reasons Your Student Should Pursue a Peer Leader Role in College

Certainly, writing papers, studying for exams and doing assigned homework will occupy a percentage of your student’s week. However, students will spend more time outside the classroom than in the…

André Stephens, Ph.D.January 2, 2025

Academic Success

Topics to Discuss with Your Academic Department

Or, maybe they are still deciding where to pursue their degree. Either way, a good next step is to meet with someone from the academic department of the major they…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.January 1, 2025

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Spring Madness: College Acceptances & Alternatives

But How are YOU Feeling?

Understanding the Federal Work Study Program

Why It Still Pays to Graduate

Four Considerations When Borrowing For College

5 Reasons Your Student Should Pursue a Peer Leader Role in College

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