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Writing The College Essay

For the UC responses, you want to make sure that you are showing 4 different sides of you.  The responses are only 350 words each so they need to be direct and concise, using examples and showing vulnerability.  For the Personal Statement (Common App essay) you have more creative freedom.  You only need to answer…

HOW MERIT AID IS CHANGING THE COLLEGE RECRUITING GAME

The University of Alabama now spends over $137 million on merit aid each year for students with no eligibility for need based financial aid, up from under $10 million back in 2006. This translates to $60 million more than it gives in grant aid to people who demonstrate financial need. Enrollment is up by more…

Paying For College

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Most families (and people in general) wait until the absolute last minute to do everything. That’s why very few people end up financially prepared to pay for weddings, homes, retirement, and college educations for their children. Well, since we only have a limited amount of space we’re going to discuss 4 little-known reasons why you…