Paying for College Through Military Service
Kimberly Hodges November 11, 2021
college admission,
college applications,
college planning,
financial aid,
Kim Hodges,
Scholarships,
Military,
veterans
One of the many benefits offered to U.S. active duty service personnel and veterans is help with education and training costs. However, weighing your choices and opportunities can be overwhelming with some programs administered by your branch of service and others through the Veteran’s Administration. There are also outside scholarships specifically for active duty, veterans and dependents. Also, ...
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College Search Lessons from Lasso
Kristina Dooley September 16, 2021
college admission,
college applications,
college planning,
college search,
college rejection,
college decision,
Ted Lasso
A few months ago I was chatting with a friend about how little time I spend watching TV shows because there’s just not anything that’s captured my interest lately.
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Rankings-Schmankings: Why a College is More Than Just Its Numbers
Amy Rice August 04, 2021
college admission,
college applications,
college planning,
college list,
ROI,
college search,
rankings
US News. The Wall Street Journal. Princeton Review. Each tells their own story of who is #1 for business, where you can find the healthiest campus food, and what student body has the best student section for college athletics. What if a school exists on one list, but not the other - is it still a great school? Is choosing a college really as simple as applying to the top programs featured in that ...
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Spring Break Reading List for Parents of Teens
Whether your spring break plans have you hitting the road or staying at home, the Estrela team has put together a list of books for you to check out! From navigating the college search process to determining how to pay for it, we've got you covered with the options below. We've also included something inspirational to remind you that this process will be full of twists and turns BUT also very ...
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Tips for Navigating Virtual College Fairs
Amber Gilsdorf February 23, 2021
campus visits,
college admission,
college planning,
college tours,
college visit,
campus tours,
virtual college visit,
college fair
Every year, March ushers in the Spring season, college basketball madness, and this year (thanks to COVID) a generous selection of virtual college fairs. A college fair can be a great way to learn more about schools you are already considering and/or to explore schools you haven’t even considered yet. Best of all, a college fair is an excellent way to demonstrate interest in the schools you may ...
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