Using Baseball to Get Into College: The College Application Essay

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When people think of using baseball to get into college, they’re usually thinking about a coach offering a full-ride scholarship to play on the team. For those who still hold such delusions, time for a reality check. But there are still all sorts of ways baseball can help you get into college, including providing content for … Read more

14 College Essay Examples: What Works, Why, and How

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(If you just want to see the list of college essay examples-keep scrolling to the table.) It’s easy for students to put off writing their essay for their college applications. After all, chances are that the most commonly requested essay, the personal statement, is something the student hasn’t had to do before. And it’s only natural … Read more

How to Have a Great Senior Year: Write Your College Application Essay this Summer

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The following is a guest post by Randy Levin. Randy has one focus–helping students with their college application essays. You can see a sample of his presentation here. Senior year will be here faster than another Lindsey Lohan arrest. It’s your last year in high school forever (Sad? I should be a motivational speaker). Whether … Read more

3 Reasons Why Your Kid’s Good Grades Won’t Pay for College

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Most people know that good grades will get you into college. And maybe if they’re good enough (along with an appropriate essay and the right extracurriculars and recommendations), they might get you into your dream or reach college. But while good grades may get you into your dream college, chances are they won’t pay for … Read more

The Complete Scholarship Guide: Everything You Need to Know

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Paying college with scholarships isn’t as simple as it sounds. What are College Scholarships? What are the Scholarship Types? Examples of scholarship types How do students apply for scholarships? Applying for Portable Scholarships When can students apply for portable scholarships? How long do scholarships last? How do students receive the scholarship money? What can you … Read more

5 Rules About Paying for College That Most Parents Don’t Know

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(Updated for 2023) If you want to get any financial aid, you need to submit college financial aid applications such as the FAFSA and PROFILE. This is obviously a critical step: no application, no aid. But if you want to pay less for college, it certainly isn’t the first step. The fact is that the FAFSA … Read more