por Holly | Mar 22, 2026 | Preparing for College
Freshman Learn effective study skills (Not re-reading and highlighting) 2) Install Grammarly (free version is fine) on your computer. THEN USE IT!!! 3) Try to use this year to learn and practice active tense writing (as opposed to passive tense) If this term...
por Holly | Mar 21, 2026 | College Search
There is no “THE” college experience. Schools have different personalities, specialties, and vibes. But if you rely only on the admission office materials alone, they all look incredible! So, how do you get past the shiny and pretty to decide if the college really is...
por Holly | Mar 21, 2026 | Paying for College
Almost everyone hopes to finance their college education with scholarships. They’ve been told there are millions of dollars waiting for students to claim. The more popular (and reputable) sites are www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com,...
por Holly | Mar 21, 2026 | Paying for College
The average amount of undergraduate debt these days is $37,132. That comes to $393/month for at least 10 years. The typical undergraduate takes almost 20 years to pay off their undergraduate debt. Imagine a starting salary of $55,000 before taxes. That’s...
por Holly | Mar 21, 2026 | Paying for College
Imagine you get a college financial aid offer that says your cost after financial aid will be $12,500. You got an outside scholarship for $2500. Score! You just reduced your cost to $10,000, right? Maybe, maybe not. Generally, scholarships get reported to the school...