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How to Stand Out on Your College Application

Student Research Foundation

million applicants and 7 million applications—a 30% increase from 2019-2020. With the enormous number of applications being submitted, it can be challenging to figure out how to stand out among them. Activities and Personal Essay The next section in the application encompasses your activities and personal essay.

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FSA Launches “Fast News” Blog to Keep Administrators Informed on Better FAFSA

College Aid Services

The Department of Education announced the creation of FAFSA Fast News: an online blog dedicated to connecting federal officials and financial aid professionals about all things related to the new FAFSA application.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 24

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Stephanie Brown, executive director of orientation and transition programs at the University of North Texas, shares information on what the “Eagle for a Day” program looks like, as well as application and enrollment rates for students who participate in the program.

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FSA Launches “Fast News” Blog to Keep Administrators Informed on 2024-25 FAFSA

College Aid Services

The Department of Education announced the creation of FAFSA Fast News: an online blog dedicated to connecting federal officials and financial aid professionals about all things related to the new FAFSA application.

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How to Organize School Work and College Applications: CollegeAdvisor x StudyLab

Student Research Foundation

While the college application process may seem straightforward on paper, actually going through it is another story. As such, many students struggle with how to organize school work while managing college application deadlines. How does the College Application process work? When should you start college applications?

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Stay Ahead: The Ultimate College Application Timeline and Tips for High School Students

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Staying organized is key to managing deadlines, essays, recommendation letters, and other essential components of your application. That’s why today I want to share my ultimate college application timeline – and some tips – to help you stay on track! Read one of my blogs here! This usually looks like the SAT or ACT.

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How to Plan Your College Admission and Financial Aid Journey: Tips for Application Deadlines

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

From financial aid to the needs of several schools’ admission applications, there’s a lot to pay attention to. Every detail of these applications matters and can make a difference between being accepted and being denied the news you so desperately want! Financial aid applications have their own application due dates.