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Melissa Brock
Personal Finance and Admission Expert
My name is Melissa and I’m a longtime admission professional, personal finance writer, editor and parent.
I hatched my site because I’ve heard so many head-scratching questions from parents.
I’ve journeyed in the footsteps of hundreds of families, trekked to dozens of college fairs.
I want to help you and your kiddo on your college journey.
Campus Changes from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Adaptability is key right now. You may be trying to help your high schooler decode math and history, juggle your job's changeups and figure out your kiddo's college plan, too. The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) currently offers a...
4 Tips: How to Prepare for College Right Now
Pre-COVID-19, did you have time for college visits? I know, I know. You’re laughing uproariously and I’m smiling because I’m fully aware your life is normally nuts. (Right now, it might be a different kind of crazy.) One of the biggest problems I...
How to End the College Search: Spring of Senior Year
How to choose a college may be the only thing on your kiddo’s mind! As a parent, you might be exhausted by the college search. The ACT or SAT prep, the dozens of college visits, the comparing and contrasting financial aid awards — you may be ready for your kiddo to...
7 Tips to Weave College Tours into Your Spring Break
It’s almost spring break! You may not have tons of time to do college tours with your junior or sophomore, so here’s a guaranteed way to knock out two birds with one stone. All you need to do is say, “Hey, why don’t we sneak in a college visit during spring break?”...
How Long Does the FAFSA Take to Process?
Your application is processed by the U.S. Department of Education within three to five days if you submitted your FAFSA online using FAFSA on the web.On the other hand, if you submitted a paper FAFSA, your application will be processed within seven to 10 days. Early...