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8 Tips for Handling a College Deferral

8 Tips for Handling a College Deferral

Many students who apply to college Early Decision or Early Action find that they’ve been deferred. Remember, a deferral does not equal rejection! The college is asking for additional time to make their decision. Oftentimes the college needs more information about either the individual student or their applicant pool. Fortunately, there are things students can…

Florida 2020 Seniors: Apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship

Florida 2020 Seniors: Apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is an amazing education funding option for Florida state residents. Florida high school graduates who meet certain high academic achievement standards can receive up to 100% of tuition if they attend a Florida college or university. The application to apply for Florida Bright Futures is now available online. Even if you are…

A Quick Guide to Admissions Options: Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admissions and More

A Quick Guide to Admissions Options: Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admissions and More

With so many admissions options, when should a student apply? Early policies can maximize a student’s chances to get into a school, but the policies need to be carefully read. While the definitions for each are generally consistent, some colleges have their own early policies. Over 500 colleges and universities offer Early Action (EA) or…