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Important Questions About Your High School Student's GPA, Answered

Your student's GPA is important to college admission, but it can be confusing and certainly isn't the only factor. Here's what parents should know, plus a Q&A.

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CEP; Co-founder and President, One-Stop College Counseling

Top 5 Mistakes Families Make When Saving for College

We all know college is expensive, but it's a lot less so when families are prepared ahead of time. Avoid these mistakes for better college financial planning.

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CEO, College Ready

Smart Things You Should Do With Excess 529 Funds

Imagine: Your student's college graduation is coming up, and surprise! You have extra money in your 529 plan. What should you do with it? Here are some options.

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Content Marketer, ValuePenguin.com

Helping Your Indecisive Teen With the College Search

The college search is a huge process with a lot of choices for students to make. Here's how to guide your teen to informed decisions when looking at schools.

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Content Marketer, ValuePenguin.com

4 Important Numbers to Know Before Your Teen Applies to College

One of your main parental roles in the college search is figuring out the numbers. Here are the most important figures to know before your student applies.

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Educational Consultant and Founder, Grand Fit Educational Consulting

A Guide to Letting Go: How to Cope When Your Teen Leaves for College

Letting go can be hard for parents. Here's some advice from a college insider if you're struggling with sending your student to college for the first time.

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Associate Dean of Admissions & Transfer Coordinator, Pomona College

When Should Parents Step in During the College Admission Process?

Parents naturally want to help their students through the college admission process, but there are times to step in and times to step back. Here's when to help!

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Content Marketer, ValuePenguin.com

When Finances Change While Your Student Is in College

Finances change; it happens. Instead of panicking because your student attends an expensive college, follow this advice to possibly receive more financial aid.

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Content Marketer, ValuePenguin.com

Parents, It's Time to Communicate About College Costs

Some parents put off the money talk with their students far longer than they should. Here's why you should talk about college costs early in the search process.

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College Admission Consultant

How to Help Your Student Through College Admission Season

Parents want what's best for their students, of course. But here's what you should and shouldn't do to help them during the college admission process.

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Founder and Lead Counselor, NEPA Career and College Counseling Associates

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