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It’s Time to Complete Financial Aid Forms
October 1st marks the first day that American families can apply for student financial aid for the 2018-19 academic year. Here’s what you...

My Pathway to College
Oct 20, 20172 min read


Financial Matters: Keeping College Application Costs In Check
Applying to college can be a costly proposition. According to U.S. News and World Reports, the average college application fee charged by...

My Pathway to College
Sep 28, 20172 min read


Applying Early Decision
Traditionally, college application deadlines were often in January. More recently, however, there has been a push for earlier...

My Pathway to College
Jul 28, 20172 min read


Writing Great College Essays
Start early. The more time you have, the less stress you’ll feel. Even if your college list isn’t 100% finalized yet, it’s not too early...

My Pathway to College
Jul 1, 20172 min read


Legal and Financial Issues Before College
FERPA release: with your child’s permission, you can speak with the college about her performance. Colleges often have their own FERPA...

My Pathway to College
Jun 15, 20171 min read


Paying Your College Bill
If you have enough on hand to pay the full amount, simply write out a check and mail it in by the specified date. This is the easiest and...

My Pathway to College
May 9, 20173 min read


Making the Most of Your Summer
Perhaps you’re not one of those super organized, type-A people who firmed up their summer plans in January. And, right about now you’re...

My Pathway to College
May 1, 20172 min read


Appealing For More Financial Aid
If you plan to pursue an appeal with the financial aid office, be prepared with the following: First rule – if possible, try NOT to make...

My Pathway to College
Apr 3, 20172 min read


How Parents Can Help Seniors Handle Rejection
Parents just want to help. The natural reaction when you see your child suffering is to try and make it better. Denials are inevitable in...

My Pathway to College
Mar 17, 20172 min read


SAT or ACT? Which is Right for You?
A year ago, the SAT was revamped, and now students wonder, should they take the new SAT or the ACT? Keep in mind that a 1600 on the new...

My Pathway to College
Feb 1, 20173 min read


Need Accommodations for the SAT or ACT?
Recently, both the College Board and the ACT announced big changes to their test accommodations policy. Unlike the past, when students...

My Pathway to College
Jan 15, 20172 min read


Avoiding the Dreaded Disease: Senioritis!
American seniors sometimes think that because they have worked so hard throughout high school, they have earned the right to slack off...

My Pathway to College
Dec 15, 20162 min read


Using PSAT Results in Planning Testing Strategy
Each year, tens of thousands of students take the PSAT exam at high schools across the United States. The PSAT is not used by colleges in...

My Pathway to College
Dec 1, 20162 min read


Financial Matters: Time for an FSA ID!
October 1st marks the opening of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid website for students applying for aid for the 2017-18...

My Pathway to College
Oct 1, 20161 min read


Completing Your CSS Profile
The bulk of college financial aid money comes from the federal government; this aid is distributed by colleges using information supplied...

My Pathway to College
Sep 15, 20162 min read


Helping Your Child Select a College
It’s that time of year and students all over the country are anxiously awaiting the decision of their college applications. Some will...

My Pathway to College
Feb 27, 20164 min read


Are you worried about how you’ll pay for college?
Well, rest assured! There are many different funding opportunities to choose from, including scholarships, grants, and loans. In this...

My Pathway to College
Dec 19, 20154 min read


Determining “The Best Fit” College
Step 1: Take the Unigo.com college match quiz. Unigo is a site for college-bound students to help them narrow down their search. It will...

My Pathway to College
Aug 25, 20152 min read


Rising Seniors Monthly To-Do List
Over the years, My Pathway to College has experienced that rising seniors who began writing application essays during the summer did much...

My Pathway to College
Jul 28, 20152 min read


Class of 2015: Fire and Ice Party
Getting accepted into college is a huge milestone, as we all know. For the entire duration of high school, our students are not only...

My Pathway to College
Jun 12, 20151 min read
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