Some colleges have offered me more aid than others. Can I ask for more money? How does “yield” play into this?

This post describes how to negotiate your award package in whatever form it comes (need-based or not).

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Staying Organized throughout the College Application Process

If you applied Early Action, Early Decision, or rolling, you will start to hear from schools soon, and that is the most exciting news you might encounter in your portal! Here I share tips and an example of how to track the amount of information that’s about to come your way.

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Common Mistakes Made in the Common App

This post tackles many common questions on filling out the Common App, including: How do I know what my GPA scale is, what my class rank is, what is a FERPA waiver and should I sign it?

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Can I start my college applications as early as August?

The Common Application officially opens for college admissions season on August 1 each year. This means that you can start your applications right away by following these steps.

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COVID has affected my GPA and my junior year grades are a mess. What can I do now?

So many students are struggling with the challenge of disrupted and online schooling. GPAs have taken a hit. How does that affect how colleges are considering junior year grades?