It Will Take Weeks For Colleges To Upload FAFSA Info – Delaying Award Offers. Faculty Will Be Under Pressure To Produce Offers Quickly To Retain Applicant Interest. https://www.ncan.org/news/657885/2024-25-FAFSA-To-Launch-by-December-31-But-Challenges-Remain.htm

COMMON APP ESSAY TIP: Sometimes The Smallest Moments Can Provide A Wonderful Essay Topic. Think About What You Do Everyday That Is Special Unto You. The Story Should Be 20% Of The Essay And The Rest Of It Should Be What You Learned From That Moment And How It Has Shaped Who You Are Today…

Good universities are looking for ways to attract families who are looking for affordability in higher education. We at PCG like to see this trend so that you can make the best decision for you and the student. Lehigh is now offering free tuition to families who make less than $75,000 per year. https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/2023/10/lehigh-university-promises-free-tuition-to-students-with-families-making-less-than-75k.html

December 1, 2023 the new FAFSA will be available for 24-25 school year  Larger Pell Grants ($7,395) and higher income protection allowance Effectively eliminating sibling discount EFC term is changing to Student Aid Index (SAI) Federal Student Aid Estimator will provide an estimate to Pell Grant eligibility  IRS Data Retrieval Tool will have less steps…

Admit Rate Over 25% Means More Scholarships / Discounts

Write About Caltech’s Values And Pass An Online Physics Course = The New Way To Be Admitted. https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/changes-to-caltechs-admissions-application-create-pathway-to-greater-equity

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Here the stories from 3 students who chose STEM as their major and got admitted to a few of the most selective universities.

Colleges Will Focus More On Outreach In Certain Areas And Increase Need Based Financial Aid As A Result. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/applying/articles/how-does-affirmative-action-affect-college-admissions