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How to Earn College Credit in High School

3Jun

By Taran SoodanNo Comments

How to Earn College Credit in High School

These days, getting a head start on college is worth the effort. 59% of college students now get their degrees within 6 years. And yes, the starting line can start as early as your high school days! Do not fall into the trap of waiting until your graduation nears before making a move on your pre-college life. You might notice some of your upperclassmen taking advanced classes like AP classes, Dual Credit, or the CLEP exam. It’s because these classes are some of the most common ways to earn college credits in high school. Fortunately, you won’t have to do it alone. High school counselors and college mentors specialize in creating programs you can follow for a smooth transition from high school to college. Read on to find the four most effective ways of getting college credits whi...

25May

By Taran SoodanNo Comments

Careers, College Life, High School

Why You Need a College Mentor

Find a College Mentor to Improve College Life Attending college is an important moment in every student’s life. Besides introducing the student to a new set of friends, college opens the door for more avenues. Making the right choice with respect to these avenues is imperative because it sets the foundation for the student’s professional career. Since this is uncharted territory for the majority of students, they're bound to make mistakes. So, getting any advice would go a long way in helping them steer in the direction. The best person to get college advice from is from someone who has actually “been there, done that”. These people are formally referred to as “College Mentors”. A mentor can bestow the right advice to the student and can help mediate issues that the students are...

Filing FAFSA | What if you Miss the Deadline?

25May

By Taran SoodanNo Comments

College Prep, Financial Aid, High School

Filing FAFSA | What if you Miss the Deadline?

Everything You Need to Know about Filing FAFSA Financial aid is a blessing for a large majority of aspiring college students. It serves as the first step in the way of achieving their dreams and uplifting their murky financial situation. One might assume that applying for financial aid is just a click away, given the progressive move towards online applications. However, it is not. If you were to evaluate the application closely, there are a lot of moving pieces or requirements that need to be accounted for when filling a financial aid like the FAFSA. This post summarizes everything that a potential FAFSA applicant needs to know about the process and how they can improve their chances of getting aid by focusing on some key points. What is FAFSA? Federal student aid is the ...

25May

By Taran SoodanNo Comments

College Prep, Financial Aid, High School

The Guide to FAFSA and Payback

Do You Have to Pay Back FAFSA? FAFSA is a prerequisite to determine whether a student qualifies for financial aid issued by the US Department of Education. FAFSA is one of the most important documents to be filed before you begin your college education. For many first-generation college students, it’s the best way for them to fund their education. Given the nature of FAFSA, there are certain questions that might pop up on a student’s mind about how it really works. One common question we always hear is, “Does FAFSA need to be paid back?” In short, NO! FAFSA doesn’t have to be repaid once awarded. The simple reason being that FAFSA is not a loan in the first place. The only financial aid you have to payback is loans. Unlike a student loan issued by a bank, the FAFSA serves a c...