“Help! My Son Says We’re Too Involved in the College Process, But He’s Dragging His Feet”

When it comes to helping your children apply to college, it’s hard to know how big (or small) a role...

The Truth About Your College Acceptance Odds — What Every Student Should Know Before Stressing Out

Are you nervously awaiting colleges’ decisions? Did your student already receive an answer from their top school, and it’s not...

“What Exactly Is ‘Good Merit’ and How Do I Keep It Once I’ve Got It?”

Everybody wants to be awarded merit scholarships — and not just any ol’ merit scholarship, they want a ‘good’ one....

“We Went From $0 to $24,000 in Merit Aid Just For Asking”

Everyone has said that colleges are businesses, and it’s certainly true. Recently a member of our Paying for College 101...

Use These 5 Key SAT/ACT Tips on Test Day

The benefits of preparing academically for the SAT and ACT are obvious, but many students and families underestimate the importance...

The Best and Worst College Early Decision Results

This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. ...