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By Lynn O’Shaughnessy
When families start looking to pay for college, some put their hopes in private scholarships – there are an estimated 1.5 million private scholarships out there, though how many are awarded annually is difficult to track. But only in a handful of cases will these make much of a dent in a tuition bill. If your client insists on seeking them out, here are five things they should know:
1. Students have a better shot at landing a private scholarship if they:
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By Lynn O’Shaughnessy
Millions of teenagers will be taking the SAT and ACT tests this year, which always generates tons of stress for the test takers and their parents. In honor of test-taking season, here are some valuable statistics that your clients should know about the two tests:
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By Lynn O’Shaughnessy
It pays to be rich. You already knew that, but you might not appreciate that being rich helps students who are applying to college.
This reality isn't something that colleges and universities are proud of and they certainly don't publicize it. Wealthy students, however, can enjoy an advantage in the college admission process simply because of their parents' net worth. Affluent students can also capture price discounts from the vast majority of colleges even when they are fully capable of picking up the entire tab.
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