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Everything Families Need to Know About The University of Texas at Austin Admissions

Everything Families Need to Know About The University of Texas at Austin Admissions

Test scores are officially required again on the 40 acres!  Last week, The University of Texas at Austin reinstated SAT and ACT requirements as part of the first-year admission process. UT is just one in a growing list of selective universities to require test scores again after most went test optional as a result of…

The Evolving Landscape of College Admissions: The SAT and ACT Tests in Flux

The Evolving Landscape of College Admissions: The SAT and ACT Tests in Flux

In recent years, the landscape of college admissions has been undergoing significant changes, with perhaps none more prominent than the shifting roles of the SAT and ACT. These standardized tests, long considered crucial components of the college application process, are now facing scrutiny and reevaluation from institutions, students, and policymakers alike. Historically, the SAT and…

Get Free Money! 12 Scholarship Tips for Your Scholarship Search

Get Free Money! 12 Scholarship Tips for Your Scholarship Search

Want free money? Start with the International College Counselors Scholarship Essay Contest.  If you have a student in grade 9-11, they can start now.  Apply here. For scholarship tips on how to win this scholarship and others, as well as how to find other college scholarship opportunities, read on. Scholarships are a great way to pay for college,…

Parenting Wisdom: 12 Tips for  Supporting Your Teen Through College Admissions

Parenting Wisdom: 12 Tips for Supporting Your Teen Through College Admissions

As we wind down the college admissions cycle for the Class of 2024, we know parents with younger students might be anxious about what’s to come. Parents, this week is about you and how to support your teen. We’re hosting a webinar this Thursday on the Parent’s Role in the College Admissions Process, offering advice that will empower…

The 2024-25 FAFSA is open. Everything you need to know.

The 2024-25 FAFSA is open. Everything you need to know.

We are happy to announce the opening of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming academic year. The FAFSA is a family’s gateway to accessing federal financial aid to help fund a student’s college education. Fill out the Federal Student Aid Estimator to see if filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA makes sense for your…