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If you plan on attending university, regardless of what your financial level is, you should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). On October 1st, FAFSA opened their application, and it should be your number one priority…

The personal statement can be the hardest part of the application for many students applying to university this year. Creating a memorable and personal statement is not always easy. Kristen Moon, founder of Moon Prep, shows you a real-life example…

If you’ve read about tactics for improving your college applications, you may have heard the phrase “demonstrated interest.” What “demonstrated interest” means is your level of engagement and sincerity when researching and interacting with a school you may apply to.…

Many students struggle with writing a memorable personal statement. If you are applying to colleges then you should not overlook the essay portion, a critical piece of the admission process. Kirsten Moon discusses her top tips with College Raptor for…

The University of California has nine individual undergraduate campuses located in some of the most beautiful cities in California (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz). Because UC hires some of the highest…

The CSS Profile is much more extensive than the FAFSA and digs deeper into the family finances. Below are the main differences. Parents: ? Both parents must fill it out. Custodial & Non-custodial. FAFSA is only custodial parents. The custodial…

Each admissions officer may read essays between 8-10 hours every day during admissions season - therefore your essay needs to be memorable. Here are some tips on writing an engaging personal statement. The most important component of this is a…

Seniors have college admissions on their mind. Many students have the same desire: opening that acceptance letter saying 'Welcome to Harvard". It's no easy feat to be accepted to the Ivy League and top-tier universities throughout the United States. The…

Obviously when applying to these prestigious institutions and programs you must give your absolute best, and you can start as early as you like with your personal development and experience. Here are three guiding concepts to bear in mind as…

Kristen Moon, founder of Moon Prep, is now a monthly columnist for AZ India Times, with her first regular article appears in the May 2018 edition. Kristen's suggests a unique strategy for how aspiring college applicants may spend their last…