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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.
An Open Letter to Admission Offices: You’re Failing the Vibe Check
Not Your Ancestors' Apprenticeships: Everything You Need to Know about Apprenticeship Programs
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Navigating Medical School Applications: The Three Types of Letters Applicants Send
Discover the three essential types of letters medical school applicants send and learn when to use each one effectively. This guide helps you navigate the application process with strategic insights and practical tips.
Best Gifts for the Student in Your Life
The following list offers practical and meaningful gift ideas to support and inspire the student in your life this holiday season.
What Are the Different Types of Architecture Programs?
College admissions consultant Kurt Isaacson explores the various paths students can take to become an architect.
Top 7 Reasons to Use College Coaching
While specific reasons for wanting support on the college admissions process varies, some trends emerge. Here are the top 7 reasons families consider working with Bright Horizons College Coach.
An Open Letter to Admission Offices: You’re Failing the Vibe Check
An open letter to college admissions offices highlighting the stress and confusion caused by unclear application processes. Calls for simplification to ease the burden on students.
Unlocking College Admissions: The Power of the Common Data Set
Explore how the Common Data Set can guide your college search by providing essential admissions data. Learn where to find it and how to use it to build a balanced college list.
Not Your Ancestors' Apprenticeships: Everything You Need to Know about Apprenticeship Programs
Discover how apprenticeships offer a debt-free path to high-paying careers in various industries, providing practical skills and financial stability without the burden of student loans.
Recent Graduates: Time to Pay Student Loans, but… It’s Complicated
EdAssist student loan coach Stacey MacPhetres shares her top tips for recent grads on repaying those student loans.
The Impact of Race-Neutral Admissions One Year Later
Explore the impact of the 2023 SCOTUS decision on college admissions and campus diversity. Learn how demographic shifts at top colleges affect students’ search and application processes.
Department of Education Extends Payment Pause for Millions of Federal Student Loan Borrowers as Legal Cases Continue
The Department of Education announced it will continue the pause on student loan payments for borrowers enrolled in the SAVE Program as legal cases continue.
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