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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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Researching Campus Culture as Part of Your College Search
In seeking out colleges that feel like a fit, students may look beyond factors like location, size, and academic offerings, and try to identify campuses with a culture and values compatible to their own.
Everybody Pays: College Costs Beyond Tuition
Families budgeting for college are right to focus on the steep cost of tuition—but what about all the other costs a student may encounter, especially if they’re moving away from home? Our finance expert (and parent to a recent high school graduate) fills us in on what to include in college student budgets.
Should I Take Online Courses this Summer? | College Coach Blog
Summer is a time to stay active by exploring interests, serving the community, getting work experience, or learning. Online courses may be a convenient way to pursues academic interests or college credit courses.
Net Price Calculators: The Good and the Bad
Net price calculators (NPCs) can be useful tools to estimate college costs, but they’re not without their flaws. Our finance expert shares the good and the bad when it comes to NPCs.
Why NOT to use AI in Your College Essays
AI may seem like a solution to college applicants who struggle with essay writing, but the end result may hurt your application rather than help it.
What Happens After Committing to a College: Financial Edition
After a student has committed to a college, there is still plenty to do, from finalizing a loan strategy to finding on-campus employment.
Top Interdisciplinary College Programs to Study Business and STEM
Business and STEM are two popular interdisciplinary programs for college students who want to round out their education. Let’s explore some of the top programs.
Updates for Borrowers Planning for Student Loan Forgiveness
Our college finance expert dives into an explanation of SAVE Plan highlights and the rollout of benefits for borrowers.
Behind the Scenes of the 2024-2025 FAFSA Updates
What has changed about the FAFSA with the new (very delayed) form? We break down the good and not-as-good updates families can expect.
Hidden Gems: Tuition-Free Colleges
Despite the rising cost of tuition, there are still a handful of colleges out there that offer a four-year education at zero cost to students.
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