by cbrgadmin | Jun 8, 2021 | College admissions
In the not-so-distant past, the primary factor considered for college admission was a student’s test scores. Specifically, the SAT and the ACT (founded in 1941 and 1959 respectively) have been so ingrained in our educational systems that programs helping students to...
by cbrgadmin | May 18, 2021 | College debt
When you take out student loans for school, you enter into a contract with the financial institution you’ve chosen to borrow from. However, if you don’t build an understanding of that contract, you are at a disadvantage once it comes time to pay back the loans. You’ll...
by cbrgadmin | May 4, 2021 | Sports scholarships
Athletic scholarships are available to college students who excel in their sport and maintain acceptable grades. The idea of athletic scholarships is often portrayed in movies, probably most predominantly in The Blind Side. While that movie was based on a true story,...
by cbrgadmin | Apr 26, 2021 | Financial aid
Originally Published by The New York Times Many colleges have reinstated May 1 as the deadline for newly admitted applicants to declare that they will enroll and submit deposits. But with about a week to go, students still have time to appeal to a college for more...
by cbrgadmin | Apr 20, 2021 | Financial aid
Obtaining a college degree is an important step many Americans take. Most are unable to simply write a check for their education and therefore are required to look at financial assistance. That’s where the College Benefits Research Group can help you decipher the ins...
by cbrgadmin | Apr 6, 2021 | College budget
College is one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. For some, it is the first real taste of freedom. Suddenly you get to make all your decisions without the direct influence of parents and family. Making these decisions yourself can be satisfying, as well as...
by cbrgadmin | Mar 23, 2021 | College finances
The impact COVID-19 has had on our lives can be seen in all different facets of the world around us. For many, life experiences would be forever changed. One major area impacted by COVID-19 is higher education. The quiet hallways, the empty common rooms, virtual...
by cbrgadmin | Mar 9, 2021 | Online learning
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, virtual learning platforms and methods have been especially important in universities and colleges as the primary means of delivering information to students. In many cases, virtual education is the only way students can...
by cbrgadmin | Feb 24, 2021 | College admissions
Originally Published by The New York Times Prestigious universities like Cornell never have a hard time attracting students. But this year, the admissions office in Ithaca, N.Y., is swimming in 17,000 more applications than it has ever received before, driven mostly...
by cbrgadmin | Feb 23, 2021 | College debt
Excessive student debt is a growing trend in America. In 2020, 47 million Americans owed a collective $1.7 trillion in student loan debt, a number that continues to rise every year. With student debt at an all-time high, the financial pressures faced by many young...
