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The personal statement, commonly called the “college essay,” is one of the most critical parts of any student’s applicat...
The personal statement, commonly called the “college essay,” is one of the most critical parts of any student’s applicat...
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At Newman University in Wichita, health care training and the liberal arts result in a 94 percent job placement rate.
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If grandparents will be helping with college tuition, there may be gift tax implications.
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We’re thrilled to announce the winner of the March 2018 Edmit scholarship, Angel Lizardo! Angel has a unique path to col...
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In order to graduate from Clarkson (an Edmit Hidden Gem school), students must first get professional experience.
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College of the Holy Cross, an Edmit Hidden Gem, meets 100 percent of students’ financial need.
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SMU recently invested $90 million to boost affordability and financial aid offerings.
Fairfield University offers robust career services and Jesuit education, and a 97 percent job placement rate.
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Edmit Hidden Gem colleges highlight affordability, quality of degree programs, and student outcomes.
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Thomas Speta knew his dream college, Sarah Lawrence, was going to be a stretch financially.
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We’re thrilled to announce the winner of the January 2018 Edmit scholarship, Byria Hamblin! Byria will be enrolling at T...
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Connor Hogan played the financial long game when picking his college.
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Mark DeFusco is Senior Research Associate at the Pullias Center for Higher Education--University of Southern California....
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Wes Cannon and his parents thought he had a plan for paying for school.
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Jacob Randolph is a junior at Stanford University, majoring in Political Science and Communication. He is active in loca...
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Edmit provides personalized, transparent pricing and earnings data on colleges, helping families better evaluate their options and make well-informed decisions about their college investment. Edmit’s proprietary software calculates tuition estimates that are personalized to each student, and a financial fit score that takes into account a college’s affordability, value, and post-graduation earnings.