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1Aug

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How To Apply for Student Loans

You may find you need to apply for student loans to help cover the rising cost of college tuition. After all, about 55% of bachelor’s degree recipients in 2020 graduated with at least some student loan debt. This step-by-step guide breaks down how to apply for federal and private student loans, as well as additional funding sources to consider. Note that federal student loans are generally better than private ones since they offer lower rates and flexible repayment terms. But if you need additional funds, private student loans can help. Before you begin: Gather the paperwork You’ll need to gather essential financial information when applying for college loans. The exact forms will vary based on the lender, but preparing in advance can help the process go as smooth...

Can You Reapply to a College After Getting Rejected?

30Jul

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College Search

Can You Reapply to a College After Getting Rejected?

You've been denied admission to your dream college, but is there still hope? Can you reapply to a college after getting rejected? The short answer is, yes! You can reapply to the vast majority of colleges; however, it's often not your best option. In this article, we walk you through what your choices are and how you can make the right one for you. Can You Reapply to a College After Getting Rejected? If you aren't accepted by a college the first time, can you wait a year and reapply? Technically, yes. Almost every college will allow you to apply again as long as you still meet the basic requirements for applying as a freshman applicant. Generally, this means you've graduated from high school but haven't enrolled in college classes beyond AP classes or community college classes taken wh...

9 Amazing Legal Programs and Law Internships for High School Students

29Jul

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College Planning

9 Amazing Legal Programs and Law Internships for High School Students

If you’re a high school student who’s interested in becoming a lawyer, you can actually start preparing for your future career now by participating in high school law internships and other law-focused programs. High school law internships, summer programs, and law volunteer opportunities for high school students all allow you to explore legal careers before you ever even get to college. We’ll explain everything you need to know about these programs, including: The types of law programs available to high school students Real-life examples of law programs for high school students Tips for including your law experience on college applications Keep reading to learn more! What Programs and Law Internships for High School Students Are Out There? When it comes to opportunities to exp...

27Jul

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On Affirmative Action | Ivy Coach

July 27, 2022 An op-ed writer for The New York Post makes a ridiculous argument against the merits of Affirmative Action. In an op-ed for The New York Post, a conservative-leaning daily newspaper, a writer argues that our nation’s elite colleges essentially have a moral imperative to end Affirmative Action so various under-qualified underrepresented minority students who earn admission don’t have to struggle to succeed academically once they matriculate. It’s an argument we, of course, find absolutely preposterous. But, hey, while we don’t agree with this argument one bit, we believe in sharing diverse perspectives on all topics related to college admissions, including the controversial topic of Affirmativ...

17Jul

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College Planning

AP Test Dates 2023: Complete Calendar

Looking for the 2023 AP exam dates? We have the complete 2023 AP test dates as well as advice for getting through the busy May exam season. Keep reading to stay on top of your 2022-2023 study schedule and to get tips for dealing with the stress of endless AP tests! (more…)

11Jul

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Why Academic Administrators Should Learn Business-speak

Which college majors are, on average, the smartest? Philosophy majors, followed by physics and astronomy, economics and math majors, score the most standard deviations above the mean on the GRE. Which college majors make the most money midcareer (who have not earned a graduate or professional degree)? Economics, engineering and math majors rank highest, followed, yes, by philosophy majors. Which college majors experience the fastest salary growth? Philosophy majors, naturally, trailed by math, econ, poli sci and, believe it or not, art history majors. As Matthew Yglesias, the widely read economics and policy blogger and journalist with a Harvard B.A. in philosophy, has observed, a philosophy degree signals intelligence, which is why leading tech firms like Google often hire philosophy majo...

The Best 13 Math Competitions for High School Students

5Jul

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The Best 13 Math Competitions for High School Students

Math competitions are a fantastic extracurricular activity for high school students. Math competitions help students improve their math skills, earn scholarships, and stand out as college applicants. If you are interested in getting into high school math competitions but aren’t sure where to begin, this article is for you. We’ll give you all the details on 13 math competitions for high school students, including the eligibility requirements and cash prize opportunities for each competition. We’ll also briefly explain how to decide which math competition is right for you and how math competitions can help you shine as a college applicant. So let’s get started! How to Use This List We know that different students have unique reasons for wanting to participate in high school math...

American Express Student Loan Alternatives

4Jul

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American Express Student Loan Alternatives

American Express offers a variety of financial products to its customers — but there’s no such thing as an American Express student loan. If you’re looking to cover educational costs, you could in theory use your Amex card or take out a personal loan, but is either option the best for you financially? Although American Express student loans may not be an option, alternatives are available that won’t require you to max out your credit card or take out a high–interest loan. Here are a few options if you need money for school. Alternatives to American Express student loans Some students manage to pay for their education by receiving gift aid (such as scholarships), working to increase their income and asking for help from f...

Read This Before You Send SAT Scores to Colleges

2Jul

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Read This Before You Send SAT Scores to Colleges

No matter how stellar your transcript, no matter how mastered your extracurricular activities, no matter how lyrical your essay—no application is complete without your SAT scores. So how do you make sure your SAT scores are sent properly, at the right time, and with only the scores you are most proud of? Read on for our best advice on the decisions you'll be faced with and what to do in case something goes wrong. (more…)

Read This Before Sending ACT Scores to Colleges

29Jun

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Read This Before Sending ACT Scores to Colleges

No college application is complete without test scores. But sending scores to colleges doesn't have to be a confusing and frustrating process! Read this article to understand all the options for sending out your ACT scores, to get help with the many decisions you will have to make, and to know what to do if you run into problems. I'll describe the basic process of how to send ACT scores, how to take full advantage of the ACT's individual score reporting, when to send scores, and how to make sure your scores don't get lost. At the same time, I'll go through the pros and cons of every option and suggest a recommended course of action. How to Send Your ACT Scores: 2 Methods You can send your ACT scores either when you take the test or any time after you get your scores. Method 1: Us...

26Jun

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What’s the Total Cost of the SAT?

Just like many parts of the college application process, taking the SAT (and even using your SAT scores) comes with an assortment of fees. Here, I'll break down every possible SAT registration cost and score fee. We'll go over strategies for saving as much money as possible on the SAT. Registration Costs for the SAT (Updated for 2022-2023) Registration charges are unfortunately mandatory if you are planning on taking the SAT. Registration-related fees, or add-ons that can bump up your costs, aren't required of test-takers. These extra services could be useful in special circumstances, even though you'll end up shelling out a few extra bucks. It costs $60 to register for the SAT. (As a reminder, the SAT with Essay stopped being offered during normal testing as of June 2021.) And here's ...

Can You Apply Early Action to Multiple Schools?

24Jun

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Can You Apply Early Action to Multiple Schools?

Applying early action to colleges can have a lot of benefits: you'll get your applications out of the way faster, you'll get your decisions faster, and you may have a slightly better chance of getting admitted. But can you apply early action to multiple schools? The answer gets a bit complicated! However, in this guide, we'll explain everything you need to know about early action and walk you through how to take advantage of early action and its benefits. What Is Early Action? Early action is an admission plan offered by some colleges. As the name indicates, when you apply early action, you apply by an earlier deadline (often November 1) and receive an admissions decision earlier (often mid-December). If you apply regular decision, the deadline is typically in early January, and you ...

Iowa Student Loan Review – Student Loan Hero

24Jun

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Iowa Student Loan Review – Student Loan Hero

While federal loans are the best starting point when you need to borrow money to pay for college, there are times when you may need additional financing. If you’re ineligible for federal aid or have reached the annual or aggregate maximum, private lenders like ISL Education Lending — formerly known as Iowa Student Loan — can come in handy. The Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation is a nonprofit organization that offers student loans and student loan refinancing under the name ISL Education Lending. As a nonprofit organization, ISL Education Lending is able to provide multiple low-interest loan options, including non-cosigned loans for undergraduate students. ISL Education Lending student loan refinance review While most student loan refinancing compa...

22Jun

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LendKey Student Loan Review – Student Loan Hero

LendKey is a relatively young company — it was founded in 2009 — but has grown at a rapid rate. Since its inception, it has worked with its partner lenders to issue over $4.5 billion in loans. LendKey offers private student loans and student loan refinancing. LendKey is a marketplace, meaning it connects borrowers with lenders. But while most marketplaces only work with a few companies, LendKey partners with hundreds of banks and credit unions. So, will LendKey be right for you? Whether you need private student loans to cover your remaining education costs or want to refinance existing student loan debt, here’s what you need to know. LendKey student loan refinance review LendKey allows borrowers to refinance both federal and private student loans. You c...

Why Are College Applications So Stressful? 5 Helpful Strategies

19Jun

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Why Are College Applications So Stressful? 5 Helpful Strategies

A totally normal (but totally frustrating!) part of getting ready for college is college application stress. Statistics show that 76% of students feel high levels of stress about the college application process…so if you’re feeling overwhelmed by college applications, you aren’t alone! The good news is that there are steps you can take to prepare for the college application process, including having some stress management tactics at the ready. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know for effective college application stress management, including: Answering the question, “Why are college applications so stressful?” Explaining four reasons why college applications are so stressful Providing a college application schedule to help manage stress Listing five tips for managing...