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Elena Polin: April 13, 2026
As colleges and universities close and merge, we want to keep you apprised of these updates so that you can properly advise your students as they search for and apply to schools. Students, counselors, parents, and guardians searching for a college...
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Noelle Brandon: February 20, 2026
The Scoir Counselor Collective was created for you—school counselors looking to strengthen their network and build community among each other. As...
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Abby deSilva: October 10, 2025
We recently published a podcast episode on this topic. This blog post provides a recap of what we covered during the episode. Hi! It’s Abby from...
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Peter Van Buskirk: October 01, 2025
Gaining admission to the college(s) of your choice might weigh heavily on your mind at the moment. The odds are that the prospect of affording...
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Abby deSilva: September 23, 2025
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), managed by the Department of Education, is the gateway to federal and state financial aid for...
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Peter Van Buskirk: September 19, 2025
College application season is upon us! Many high school seniors still have questions about where and how to apply as deadlines loom. Despite...
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Julie Kampschroeder: September 18, 2025
You've narrowed down your list of colleges, sent in your applications, and filled out your FAFSA and/or CSS Profile form online. After you receive...
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Julie Kampschroeder: September 17, 2025
“Help! My daughter is a junior, and I have no idea what to do. Should she take the SAT? The ACT? How should she prepare? Do we use a tutor? An online...
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Julie Kampschroeder: September 02, 2025
The FAFSA verification process can be overwhelming and daunting to first generation and/or low income (FLI) students, especially because their...
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Julie Kampschroeder: August 28, 2025
The CSS Profile is a standardized financial form that is used by approximately 270 colleges and universities across the United States. Overa 100...
