by cbrgadmin | Jan 21, 2020 | College preparations
Common in many countries including Australia and the UK, taking a year between high school graduation and beginning college – also known as a “gap year” – hasn’t been popular in the US until Malia Obama’s choice to do the same hit the news. Now, more and more students...
by cbrgadmin | Jan 7, 2020 | College budget, College finances
Many college students live on shoestring budgets, but the unexpected can occur at any time and leave a student without enough financial aid to make it through the next semester’s tuition bills or afford a dorm room. Tuition for college can cost anywhere from $10,000...
by cbrgadmin | Dec 24, 2019 | College finances
Student loan debt is crippling a large swathe of the United States population, especially the younger demographics from early 20s to the early 40s who may face tens of thousands of dollars of student debt as they enter their very first professional positions. About...
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...
