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FAFSA opened early. I’d use the weekend.

Sep 26, 2026

FAFSA opened early. I’d use the weekend.

The beta period is over. The official 2027–28 FAFSA is live now.

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The other aid form (the one private colleges want)

Sep 22, 2026

The other aid form (the one private colleges want)

The FAFSA has a sibling, and missing it can cost more than missing the FAFSA.

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Should my junior take the PSAT seriously?

Sep 19, 2026

Should my junior take the PSAT seriously?

For one group of students, October's practice test is worth real scholarship money.

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The scholarship money that's published in advance

Sep 15, 2026

The scholarship money that's published in advance

No essay. No committee. Some colleges post exactly what your teen's grades are worth.

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"My teen has nothing to write about"

Sep 12, 2026

"My teen has nothing to write about"

The moment your teen thinks does not count is usually the one that counts most.

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One essay, five checks: the essay bank

Sep 8, 2026

One essay, five checks: the essay bank

The families who quit by October are the ones writing from scratch every time.

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