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College admissions and finance advice from the experts. The Insider blog is where College Coach experts weigh in on the latest college admissions topics. We cover everything from application timelines and strategies to tips on financing your child's education.
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What if Your College Financial Aid Isn’t Enough?
If a financial aid package isn’t enough, prospective students and families can present new information, as well offers of aid from other colleges, in order to negotiate for additional funding.
Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Asian American Students
In a continuation of our series on identity-based scholarships, we're highlighting scholarship resources for Asian American students.
Understanding Direct Admission: A Pathway to Success
Direct admission can provide a more predictable pathway to college than holistic admission, but what exactly is it? Let’s review the process and the pros and cons.
How Much College Debt is Too Much?
With the average student loan debt around $29,000, it’s important to ask: how much debt is too much debt when it comes to education?
Acceptance by Emi Nietfeld; Why You Should Fill out the FAFSA
Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation for an insightful chat with author Emi Nietfeld about her book Acceptance.
Community Colleges with Campus Housing
Did you know nearly a quarter of community colleges offer housing? If you’re exploring community colleges but really want to live on-campus, this post is for you!
All about Community Colleges
Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation to hear all about community colleges from admissions, educational, and financial points of view.
What is a Community-Based Organization?
Community-based organizations are nonprofits focused on creating equity in college access, and provide support in the college admission and financial aid process.
What is a Federal Parent PLUS Loan?
The PLUS Loan is a federal loan that provides borrowers with protections not often found in the private loan market, including several repayment options.|The PLUS Loan is a federal loan that provides borrowers with protections not often found in the private loan market, including several repayment options.|The PLUS Loan is a federal loan that provides borrowers with protections not often found in the private loan market, including several repayment options.
A Deep Dive on Union College
On this episode of Getting In we’ll learn all about Union College. We’ll hear from the VP of enrollment, the dean of engineering, and the director of financial aid.
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