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Loans for college? Maybe not

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  As the costs of college continue to rise, how to pay for a college education is at the forefront for many families. Often, loans are a necessary component of affording a college education for both students and parents. But options for US families and students are changing. Read on for what you need to know about how paying for a college education is changing dramatically– Thinking of taking out a parent loan for college costs? Your options have changed. For parents considering taking a loan to afford the cost of college, government-backed Parent PLUS loans have always been the first option to consider. This Federal direct loan program makes loans available to the parents of undergraduate students enrolled at least half time. While in the past parents could take out up to the full cost of attendance annually, and could utilize income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs, these options are dramatically changing. Included within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of...
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AI has arrived to college admissions. What does it mean for students?

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Much like every other sector of life, the rapid development of AI will undoubtedly shape the future of college admissions. What you may not know is that AI is already at play in the admissions review process. So how should students approach essays and applications in light of the growing role of AI? The answers are probably not what you’d expect — AI has already arrived to the admissions review process. In a survey cited by  Inside Higher Ed,  50% of college admissions respondents said AI was already in use in their admissions review process. The catch? Those responses were collected in  2023 . In the two years since then the capabilities and accessibility of AI tools have grown exponentially, so it is safe to assume that at this point admissions offices that are not deploying AI in their review process are in the extreme minority.  If we can be almost certain that some components of your application will be screened with the use of AI, how does that change the ways ...
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Location: Denver, CO, USA
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What really matters in a college list that works?

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  Building a college list can feel like a daunting task – there are over 2500 four-year colleges in the US, and yet, it can still feel as though admissions is so competitive since the colleges you tend to hear the most about are gaining more applicants and driving down acceptance rates every year. So how do you know what it takes to make a great college list, that’s not too big, not too small, not overreaching, underselling, or missing the mark?  Here’s our advice for calming your nerves and building that just right college list – Start with you.  The key to a great college list is rooted in just one thing – you. That’s right. It really can be just that simple. The most important factor in building your college list is knowing what matters most to you academically, socially, personally, and financially. When you prioritize what matters to you, you can choose colleges at every admissibility level that align with your vision. So dig in, and ask yourself for your honest a...
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Location: Denver, CO, USA
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