Blog – College Dollars and Sense – Page 13

How Hiring an S.A.T. Tutor May Pay for Itself

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. Many families bemoan the costs of standardized test prep courses and tutoring. After all, you can easily fork over hundreds or thousands of dollars to participate in a…

4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Completely Trust Rankings

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. Everyone wants the best for themselves and their family. That’s why we read reviews, seek expert advice, and measure our accomplishments against those of others. That’s…

How to Avoid Being a Victim of the Student Loan Crisis

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. As of Wednesday July 17, 2013, the amount that students owed in federal loans rose above the $1 trillion mark. This number taken in seclusion is staggering and is certainly…

Is Community College Actually a Good Financial Choice?

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. Common sense would seem to dictate that community colleges are the most economical choice for families looking to save money on Bachelor’s Degrees. After all, the average…

Getting In and Getting Aid: Why Having Money Can Be a Competitive Advantage

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. Many families worry about the negative impact that savings have on receiving financial aid. After all, both the federal government and individual institutions assess your…

Living on a College Budget

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By Al Krulick, Guest Blog Congratulations high school graduate! Your childhood is essentially over and you’re moving on to meet the joys and challenges of the rest of your adult life. And if you’re…

A Cure for Test Anxiety

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. One Exam. Four Hours. The Rest of Your life. If you’re anything like most people, you dread the power of the standardized test. After all, not only do most college admissions…

How Many Applications Is Too Many?

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. By the summer between junior and senior years, most high school students have generated the list of colleges that they would like to apply to. Some have even finished their…

Beyond the Scholarship: Alternatives to Financing College

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. When it comes to financing a college education, many individuals and groups play a role. In the best-case scenario, a student wins a full ride to the school of his or her…

Tips for Finding Scholarships

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. As many high school students may not yet know, there are numerous options out there to find money for college. For the few who have saved or accrued assets over the years…