10 Hidden Costs that Add Up on Your Financial AwardÂ
Hidden fees are everywhere, including on college financial aid letters. Here’s how to ID them, and maybe even get rid of them.
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3 Things to Do Before, During & After College Applications
Three things to do before, during and after the college application process that you may not realize.
How to Prepare (and Also Not Care?) About the SAT
High school students have long stressed over the SATs. But the admissions landscape is changing, and so are attitudes about standardized testing. So we’re covering a few ways to prepare for and not freak out over SAT testing.
Why an Honest Conversation with a Financial Aid Officer Matters
Talking with your financial aid officer can make all the difference when it comes to paying for college.
How to Choose the Right Major for You
If you cringe when someone asks your college major, it might be time to sit down, sort things out and make a plan for your future.
Why I Chose My HBCU: Bethune-Cookman University
For Kamia, choosing an HBCU was all about the family feels. At Bethune-Cookman, she’s carrying on the legacy of her own family and becoming a part of an academic one.
Why I Chose My HBCUs: Bennett College and North Carolina A&T State University
Aariella K. Houston attends not one but two HBCUs. She talks about why she avoided PWIs and opted for HBCUs, which offered her more support and a chance to earn a dual degree.
Why I Chose My HBCU: Tuskegee University
Having come from a majority-white high school, Grace Jackson wanted a college where she could immerse herself in a legacy of Black excellence. She found Tuskegee University.