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The Internship Wasn’t Posted. He Earned One in Thirty Minutes.

Parents and students often ask the same question: how do you actually get an internship? The assumption is that it comes down to job boards, applications, and timing. That path…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDApril 19, 2026

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When the Aid Offer Comes Up Short: Hacks to Close the Gap

Although college is one of the most important investments you can make, you need to be honest about what options work within your budget. Here are a few tips that…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.November 1, 2025

Affording College

Is College Still Worth It? We Did the Math.

To answer that question, we reviewed the latest financial analyses as well as economic data going back decades. Then we pulled out our pencils and did a bunch of our…

Mitchel A. BaumOctober 23, 2025

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Academic Success

In the AI Era We’ll All Work for the “Expert Generalist.”

They’re not just the AI experts nor the coders who can spin out algorithms like a Las Vegas dealer handing out cards. They are the “Expert Generalists”—those who can quickly…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 8, 2025

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Part Time Jobs in College: Balancing the Trade-Offs

At first glance, the answer seems obvious. A paycheck builds independence, teaches responsibility, and helps cover everyday costs. But like most things in college, it’s not that simple.For example, a…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDSeptember 14, 2025

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How to Pick a Major

If your kid is not really sure yet what she wants to be when she grows up--don’t worry. She’s in great company. Most people change not only majors, but entire…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.August 22, 2025

Affording College

8 Ways to Help Your Student Stretch Every Dollar in College

We’re talking books, housing, mystery fees, and $7 coffees your student swears are “essential.” For low-income students, every dollar has to work overtime. But here’s the secret: with a little…

Cassandra DiBenedettoJuly 7, 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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The Internship Wasn’t Posted. He Earned One in Thirty Minutes.

When the Aid Offer Comes Up Short: Hacks to Close the Gap

Is College Still Worth It? We Did the Math.

In the AI Era We’ll All Work for the “Expert Generalist.”

Part Time Jobs in College: Balancing the Trade-Offs

How to Pick a Major

8 Ways to Help Your Student Stretch Every Dollar in College

Essential Websites for Students

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