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Start Spring Strong: A January Reset Guide for Parents

January offers something rare in the college planning journey: a pause. After the rush of fall applications, deadlines, and decisions, the start of a new semester creates a natural reset…
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January 13, 2026
Posted inCollege Life General Preparing for College

Happy New Year from Red Kite

Happy New Year! As we head into a new year, we want to say a sincere thank you for being part of the Red Kite community. Students, parents, and educators,…
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January 6, 2026
Posted inCollege Application Preparing for College

Financial Fit vs. Dream School: How to Find the Right Balance

It’s exciting when your student falls in love with their “dream school” and as a new year begins, that excitement can start to feel more real as decision deadlines and…
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December 15, 2025
Posted inCollege Application FAFSA Federal Aid

FAFSA Submitted: What to Expect Next

The FAFSA is officially off your to-do list. Now let’s talk about what comes next. For many parents, this is when the real questions start. Once your FAFSA is processed,…
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November 20, 2025
Posted inCollege Application Financial Aid

“Need-Based” vs “Merit-Based” Aid, and How to Qualify for Both

The number one question we hear from parents during application season is, “How do we pay for college?” Between scholarships, grants, and financial aid offers, the language can get confusing…
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October 29, 2025
Posted inCollege Application

Early Action vs. Regular Decision: What Parents Should Know

As a parent, you know how quickly college application season sneaks up. With deadlines looming, one of the most common questions is whether your student should apply Early Action or…
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October 15, 2025
Why Fill Out the FAFSA?
Posted inFAFSA Federal Aid Grants

Why Fill Out the FAFSA?

The first step in applying to college is filling out the FAFSA. Read why:
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Posted by Regan Blume January 23, 2018
Posted inCollege Life

4 Steps to a 4.0 Semester

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This is the only plan you’ll ever need for taking notes in class and studying for exams. It’s time tested and simple. You’ll be smiling ear to ear when you start to see the results, but you have to follow all of the rules for this to work.

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Posted by Regan Blume January 1, 2018
Posted inFAFSA Federal Aid

FAFSA: What is it? Why does it matter?

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Confused about the FAFSA? Don’t worry, we’ll teach you the basics and what you need to get started.

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Posted by Regan Blume December 27, 2017
Posted inCollege Life

Boost Your Resume with On-Campus Activities

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College on-campus activities are very important. One of the top reasons you should join an extracurricular: they look great on your resume!

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Posted by Regan Blume December 27, 2017
3 Easy Ways to Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand out
Posted inFinancial Aid Scholarships

3 Easy Ways to Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand out

Here are a few quick tips to keep in mind for your scholarship essay:
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Posted by Regan Blume December 20, 2017
Posted inGeneral

12 Ways to Overcome Anxiety Before Your Next Test

How to overcome test anxiety

It’s just a test, right? So why do you get so nervous? For some students, taking a low-point pop quiz holds the same level of anxiety as taking the SATs. What gives?

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Posted by Regan Blume November 10, 2017
Posted inFinancial Aid Grants Scholarships

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The Importance of Free Money For College

The Importance of FREE Money for College

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Posted by Regan Blume December 14, 2015
Posted inPreparing for College

College Application Tips You Should Read Before You Apply

College Application Tips You Need

You’ve done the campus tours. You’ve narrowed your list down to about ten potential schools. You’ve got some “reach” schools and some back up schools.

Now it’s time for the hard part: college applications.

So many schools, so little time! No need to worry. We’re here to help.

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Posted by Regan Blume December 10, 2015
Posted inCollege Life

The Perfect Cure for College Homesickness

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Whether you’re in your first year or your fourth year, college homesickness is going to hit you.

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Posted by Regan Blume October 29, 2015
Posted inPreparing for College

The Only High School Senior Year Bucket List You Need

High School Senior Bucket List

Your senior year of high school is a big one. Make the most of it by crossing these items off your bucket list.

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Posted by Regan Blume October 20, 2015

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