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01/19/2022

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10/22/2021

The first step to success for AP Test Prep: Participate in your classes! Check out the other 3 Steps for AP Test Prep Success here >>

Prepare for the AP Exam by participating in your classes⁠—whether in-person, online, or both⁠—completing assignments, studying, and practicing with exam questions.

10/21/2021

The coronavirus pandemic sent shock waves through higher education, accelerating some trends and dashing others. One that some experts say has picked up steam in the last year is the availability and interest in income share agreements. This lesser-known way to pay for college requires students to give a fixed percentage of their future salary to a school in exchange for funds. Keep reading >>

Students can turn to income share agreements to pay for college, but signing over future earnings isn't for everyone.

10/20/2021

Thinking about taking an 18-credit hour semester? Before you make your decision, here are a few things to think about:

If you’re thinking of taking an 18-credit semester — don’t.

10/19/2021

Do you have a "College Contract" with your kids? Check out this concept:

With our commitment to pay for our son's college education, we want a commitment from him, too. Here's why he is signing a contract.

10/15/2021

Do you have the #1 most important skill employees are looking for? Read more >>

Poor writing is holding the world back, slowing the velocity of getting big, meaningful things done. Poor writing is often the root cause of misunderstanding between people. Misunderstanding leads …

10/14/2021

Private colleges typically have a higher sticker price, but they can also offer more financial aid. The average tuition discount for freshmen reached more than 50% for the first time. Colleges hope tuition discounts and instritutional dollars can help tip the scales, attracting more students to look past sticker prices to take advantage of price cuts. "Don't assume the public university is more affordable than the private. In many, many cases, the private is much more affordable," says Richard Ekman, president of the Council of Independent Colleges. Read more >>

Private colleges typically have a higher sticker price, but they can also offer more financial aid.