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What’s Your College Search Type?

When working through the college search with your college-bound teen, it is helpful to know what type of college search you are doing.  This can help to identify the tools and resources that will be most beneficial.  I have identified four types of college search goals and have provided recommendations Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 7 years ago
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Private Colleges – Merit Aid vs. Need-Based Aid

When you are looking at private colleges, there are two types of financial assistance that may be offered – merit aid and need-based aid. The beauty of merit aid is that it has nothing to do with how much a college thinks you can afford or your actual ability to Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 8 years ago
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