by cbrgadmin | Dec 10, 2019 | College budget, College finances
A new semester is nearly upon us, which means you will soon be getting class supply and book lists. For many students, this can come with sticker shock. The cost of college textbooks is exorbitant and continues to rise every year. The College Board estimates that the...
by cbrgadmin | Nov 26, 2019 | College budget, College finances
As the college semester ends, some students are getting a wake-up call about their finances. When funds run short, students start scrambling to stretch their food budgets or make that last payment on their rent. Some students even resort to selling off some of their...
by cbrgadmin | Nov 12, 2019 | College exams, College students
College finals can be a daunting time for any student, and as many as 90% of college students report feeling stressed during their college careers, most often during final exams. During the weeks leading up to finals, many college students start their “cram” sessions,...
by cbrgadmin | Oct 21, 2019 | College entrance exams
For many years, one of the mainstays of the college admissions process for universities and colleges across the country has been entrance exams. Schools generally look at standardized test scores, particularly the SAT, during their initial rounds of entrance...
by cbrgadmin | Oct 8, 2019 | College freshmen
College is an exciting time for any student – but it also comes with its fair share of anxiety. For the first time, students are living on their own and responsible for every aspect of their well-being. From laundry sorting to time management and making new friends,...
by cbrgadmin | Sep 16, 2019 | College freshmen, College preparations
Post high school education is more expensive than ever. Tuition rates alone have increased at three times the rate of inflation over the past 25 years, and the trend doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. Unfortunately, tuition is only one aspect of your total...
by cbrgadmin | Sep 3, 2019 | College finances
College is a stressful but exciting time for many young people, and, in the face of assignment deadlines, class schedules, and taking care of basic living needs, many young people unfortunately make serious financial mistakes during their college years. These mistakes...
by cbrgadmin | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Originally Published by The Wall Street Journal The College Board is abandoning its plan to assign an adversity score to every student who takes the SAT college admissions test, after facing criticism from educators and parents. Instead, it will try to capture a...
by cbrgadmin | Aug 20, 2019 | College debt, College finances
Originally Published by Office of the NJ Governor Acting Governor Sheila Oliver, joined by Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Executive Director David Socolow, Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride, and Deputy Secretary of Higher...
by cbrgadmin | Aug 6, 2019 | College finances, College preparations
Going to college is an exciting time. Many incoming freshmen are so eager to move to their new dorms, start classes, and party that they neglect to check their finances before the big day. If you’re moving to college soon or have a child starting college this fall, be...
