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• The Cost Conundrum (Sonja Montiel a contributor)

• Having the Talk by Sonja Montiel (on college affordability)

• About Demonstrated Interest

• Defining Early Applications

• How Parents Can Help College Students Value Their Mistakes

• Embracing Your Role As a College Parent

• Affirming “Helicopter Parents”: How To Hover Constructively

• Ten Best Ways to Get Free College Classes

Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• CSS PROFILE  

• Financial Aid Calculators

• College Score Card

• Fastweb Scholarships

College Entrance Exams

• College Board (SAT, SAT Subject, AP)                     

• ACT

• Fair Test - Test Optional Colleges

• Khan Academy SAT Prep

College Search 

• College Board College Search

• College Data

• Cappex

• YoUniversityTV

• Campus Tours

• YouVisit Tours

Most Common Admission Applications

• University of California

• Cal State University

• Common Application

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