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Stay Ahead of Summer Melt: What Can Go Wrong (and How to Prevent It)
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Stay Ahead of Summer Melt: What Can Go Wrong (and How to Prevent It)

You can enjoy summer and still stay on track. For many students, summer feels like the finish line. High school seniors have graduated. College students have wrapped up finals. Families…
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Posted by Regan Blume June 4, 2026
Red Kite’s June Scholarship Spotlight: Explore June Scholarships and Celebrate Your Progress
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Red Kite’s June Scholarship Spotlight: Explore June Scholarships and Celebrate Your Progress

Congratulations on completing another school year! Before jumping into summer plans, take a moment to recognize how far you’ve come this year. Graduates are celebrating major milestones, but every student…
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Posted by Regan Blume May 22, 2026
Make Summer Count: A Simple Plan for What Comes Next
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Make Summer Count: A Simple Plan for What Comes Next

Summer is often seen as a break from school responsibilities, but it can also be one of the best opportunities for students to quietly get ahead before fall deadlines, expenses,…
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Posted by Regan Blume May 21, 2026
Money Monday: The Truth About Summer Scholarships + Smart Money Habits
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Money Monday: The Truth About Summer Scholarships + Smart Money Habits

Once May arrives, a lot of students mentally move on from scholarships. Between finals, graduations, vacations, jobs, and summer plans, it’s easy to assume scholarship season is basically finished. But…
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Posted by Regan Blume May 19, 2026
After the Decision: Your College Next-Step Checklist
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After the Decision: Your College Next-Step Checklist

The deposit is in. The decision is made. The excitement is real. For many families and students, committing to a college can feel like the finish line after months of…
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Posted by Regan Blume April 30, 2026
Red Kite’s May Scholarship Spotlight: Finish Strong
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Red Kite’s May Scholarship Spotlight: Finish Strong

May can feel like a sprint to the finish line. Finals, graduations, celebrations, move-outs, summer plans, and anticipation for what’s next make this one of the busiest times of year…
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Posted by Regan Blume April 29, 2026
How (and When) to Appeal Your Financial Aid Offer
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How (and When) to Appeal Your Financial Aid Offer

A step-by-step guide to asking for more aid Receiving your financial aid offer can feel like a turning point, until you realize the numbers don’t quite work. If there’s a…
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Posted by Regan Blume April 15, 2026
How to Read a Financial Aid Offer Letter
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How to Read a Financial Aid Offer Letter

Getting into college is exciting but the decision often comes down to something much more practical: What will it actually cost? That answer lives in your financial aid offer letter.…
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Posted by Regan Blume March 31, 2026
Helping Your Student Ask for a Strong Recommendation Letter
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Helping Your Student Ask for a Strong Recommendation Letter

Letters of recommendation can be one of the most meaningful parts of a student’s application. While grades and test scores reflect academic performance, recommendation letters offer something different, a more…
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Posted by Regan Blume March 24, 2026
Start Spring Strong: A January Reset Guide
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Start Spring Strong: A January Reset Guide

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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Posted by Regan Blume January 13, 2026

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  • How to Read a Financial Aid Offer Letter

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