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Navigating College Search and Applications as a Jewish Student
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By Sam Joustra
August 22, 2023 | 7 minute read

As we near the end of August, many students are packing up their suitcases and heading off to their first year of college. And for our freshly-minted high school seniors, they’re starting...

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Financial Aid/Scholarships

A Simpler FAFSA Application for 2024-2025. Here's What You Need to Know
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By Mo Dyson
August 16, 2023 | 11 minute read

FAFSA is getting simpler, or is it? In this post, we'll share insights about the 2020 FAFSA Simplification Act, how it changes the 2024-2025 FAFSA application, and what that means for for...

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Financial Aid/Scholarships

Top Questions from Parents to Financial Aid Consultants
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By Mo Dyson
August 10, 2023 | 4 minute read

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IEA Series

Navigating the College Search and Application Process as an LGBTQIA+ Student
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By Fayelah Johnson
July 20, 2023 | 7 minute read

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Testing/Test Prep

From Pencil & Paper to PC: The PSAT & SAT are Going Digital
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By Stefanie Toye
July 20, 2023 | 17 minute read

As we wrote a while back, the College Board is converting the PSAT/SAT from a “paper and pencil” exam to a digital exam. No more #2 pencils. No more bubbling in answer sheets. The entire...

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College Applications

College Application & Financial Aid Pitfalls: 4 Costly Mistakes to Avoid
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By Caitlin Harper
July 4, 2023 | 6 minute read

Every Sunday of my childhood I went grocery shopping with my Dad. It was our thing. I escaped the chaos of having two brothers at home and my Dad had a sidekick who could reach the mac 'n...

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