College Admissions
It’s never too early to begin thinking about how you are going to pay for your child’s college education. Every year, an abundance of aid goes unclaimed because people don’t believe they will qualify. For this reason, it’s important to explore all of your options, including the standard aid packages offered by the federal government. […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Once students take their SAT or ACT tests and are admitted into their dream schools, the next concern for many families is the cost of college tuition. Fortunately, SAT and ACT scores can benefit you financially in the form of merit scholarships. Investment in test prep blows every other type of investment out of the […]
If you’re starting your high school career and intend on pursuing higher education, it’s time to get serious about your grades. The first three years of grades (GPA from your first six semesters) are what schools will primarily look at when determining if they want to accept you or not. Here are some pointers for […]
[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””]Competition in the college admissions process can sometimes feel like a losing battle. This is all the more true if you go to a competitive high school where it seems like everyone has stellar grades and seems to have one foot already in the door of an elite university. The first thing to do when faced with […]
Midwestern State University is a public liberal arts college in Wichita Falls, Texas, just a two-hour drive from Dallas. With a student body of around 6000 students, it offers 43 majors and 30 minors. There are also 16 graduate programs with 28 different majors available. Founded in 1922, MSU is the only member of the Council of […]
When you’re deciding how to save for college, navigating a sea of eager 529 plan brokers can be quite the struggle. Before signing away your hard-earned money (not to mention your child’s future), here’s the scoop on two of the most common choices: 529 College Savings Plans and 529 Prepaid Tuition Plans. How Is a 529 Plan […]
High Schoolers: Use Your Summer! While summer is known for being a time to kick back and relax, it’s also the perfect opportunity to get ahead on your test prep and college applications. When high schoolers use their summers to volunteer, find a job, or even study, they build their skills and resume to stand out from […]
In addition to good grades and high test scores, extracurricular activities are an absolute must for college admissions. Colleges are interested in how you spend your free time outside of the classroom. Your extracurricular activities can set you apart from other applicants. This is especially true for more selective colleges, which look beyond strong academic […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the price of tuition, room, and board continues to rise, many parents fear they won’t be able to send their children to their dream schools. Fortunately, there are many different ways to secure financial assistance. Aside from FAFSA and student loans, there are plenty of scholarships available for just about every type of student […]
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is a public university located in Austin, Texas, about 1 mile north of the Texas State Capitol. It has the fifth-largest single-campus enrollment in the country and has been labeled as one of the “Public Ivies,” which means it’s a public university that provides education comparable to that […]