Resource Roundup Vol. 1 – FAFSA and Effective College Application Essay

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Weekly digest of information and resources for college applications, education success and financial aid.
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The FAFSA opened on Oct 1st.

First step for students who are seeking college funding for school year 2018-2019: File your FAFSA.

Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov

Starting to apply to college? 

Funding is next on your to do list.

8 Steps to Filling Out the FAFSA

Don’t know where to start with your FAFSA? This article will help. Let’s walk through the process step by step.

Tips for Writing an Effective College Application Essay

This is your opportunity to show admission officers who you are and to provide information about yourself that didn’t fit in other areas of your application. The essay also reveals what you can do when you have time to think and work on a writing project.

  • Choose a Topic That Will Highlight You
  • Keep Your Focus Narrow and Personal
  • Show, Don’t Tell
  • Use Your Own Voice
  • Proofread – yourself and mentor/teacher

12 facts to dispel myths about the
There’s so much information available about financial aid for college or career school that it can be hard to tell the facts from fiction. Here are some common myths—and the real scoop—about financial aid

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