18 Steps To Prepare for College

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There are plenty of things you can do to prepare for college. This guide could help.

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Steps To Prepare for College

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It’s probably going to be expensive, but there are some things you can consider to reduce the costs.

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Paying for College

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Contacting the financial aid offices to get the cost of attendance could help you plan for these upcoming expenses.

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Family members and friends might be able to help you find college money you didn’t know was out there otherwise.

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The better your student does on admissions exams, the better their chances of getting merit scholarships and grants.

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