Help for Senior Transferring from Small High School to Larger One
Question: I am finishing off my junior year at a smaller, rural high school where I am currently in the running for the number one spot of our class as well being involved in athletics and other...
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Do I Need a Printer in My Dorm Room?
Question: Do you recommend a printer in the dorm room? Yes, absolutely. Now that printers are so cheap, there’s really no reason not to have your own. (I bought one for my son that came with ink...
View ArticleShould Single Mom Use Savings or Loans to Pay for Son’s College?
Question: I am a single mom with a son who is going to a state school in the fall (approx $18-20,000/year). I have $43,000 saved. He has qualified for both subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans....
View ArticleFAFSA.com (NOT ed.gov) … Did I Get Scammed?
Question: I’ve filled out my FAFSA on FAFSA.com and my friend told me that she never had to pay a fee. And now I’m afraid I have been scammed. But I’ve done some research and some sites say it is a...
View ArticleHelp … Our EFC is Way Too High!
Question: I receive disability payments but the online EFC calculator tells me that our family ‘s Expected Contribution is $33,000. This is impossible for us as I have no extra money after paying my...
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Is Extra Income for Mom Worth a Higher EFC?
Question: My son has a decent financial aid package with a large grant, work-study, and subsidized Stafford and Perkins loans. (We’re debating whether to take the unsubsidized loan for $2K because of...
View ArticleChances at Top Boarding Schools?
Question: I am African-American male in 8th grade, applying to boarding schools for 9th grade. I am applying to Phillips Exeter, Phillips Andover, Deerfield, Groton, Lawrenceville, and Hotchkiss. I...
View ArticleEarly Graduation for High School Junior?
Question: Since the beginning of my junior year, I have constantly been seeking attention from my counselor about graduating early. She has told me very little information and even when I ask her what...
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Which Spanish Class Should I Take?
Question: I am a high school sophomore in Spanish 3, and I have an A, but that’s only because homework and tests are weighted equally. My Spanish 2 teacher was horrible, and I’m not the only one who...
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What do admission officers think of a year with no science?
Question: Will it be viewed negatively in the admissions process if my child has one year without a science class due to a scheduling conflict? She has already taken biology and chemistry, and plans to...
View ArticleLocks on Dorm-Room Wardrobes?
Question: Do the wardrobes in Tanoche Hall have locks or some way to secure the contents inside? This “Dean” has no clue where in the university universe Tanoche Hall is located. I suggest that you go...
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Public Speaking or Writing Class?
Question: I have a question concerning my schedule. Should I take public speaking or writers workshop? Writers workshop is a course my school offers that teaches you how to write college essays and...
View ArticleCollege Options for Family Hit Hard by Economy?
Question: During the recession of 2008, my husband lost his job, forcing us to use all of our college savings and eventually ruining our credit scores. My son is a bright motivated high school junior...
View ArticleHelp For Struggling Physics Student with College Acceptance+Merit Aid
Question: My son a high school senior – got accepted to large out of state university in their honors programs and with a significant merit scholarship. His ACT was a 33 and GPA 3.4 at selective public...
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