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October College Checklist: FAFSA, PSAT, and Applications
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October College Checklist: FAFSA, PSAT, and Applications

MONEY MONDAY · FOR HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES Hello, October! By Sherri · Imagine Scholarships · FAFSA Find the money. PSAT Find your opportunities. Applications Finish what you started. Pumpkins are…
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Posted by Regan October 2, 2026
A Quick Parent Guide from August Through College Decision Day
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A Quick Parent Guide from August Through College Decision Day

Senior year brings overlapping application, financial aid and scholarship deadlines. Use this guide to help your student focus on the right tasks at the right time without feeling like it…
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Posted by Regan August 14, 2026
The Rising Senior’s Month-by-Month College Application Timeline
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The Rising Senior’s Month-by-Month College Application Timeline

Senior year comes with a lot of moving pieces: college applications, financial aid forms, scholarship deadlines, essays, recommendations and big decisions about cost. You do not have to tackle all…
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Posted by Regan August 11, 2026
Your Mid-Summer Check-In: Reset, Recharge, and Get Ready for Fall
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Your Mid-Summer Check-In: Reset, Recharge, and Get Ready for Fall

Summer has a way of moving fast. One minute it’s sunscreen and long weekends, and suddenly school emails, tuition bills, class schedules, and deadlines start popping up again. This is…
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Posted by Regan July 14, 2026
Red Kite’s July Scholarship Spotlight
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Red Kite’s July Scholarship Spotlight

Summer is in full swing, and July brings a fresh round of scholarship opportunities to explore! Whether you are preparing for the fall semester, planning ahead for future college costs,…
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Posted by Regan July 1, 2026
After the Decision: Your Student’s College Next-Step Checklist
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After the Decision: Your Student’s College Next-Step Checklist

May 1 is widely recognized as National College Decision Day, when many students officially choose where they’ll attend college. It’s an exciting milestone worth celebrating. But once the confetti settles,…
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Posted by Regan June 23, 2026
Your 4-Week Summer Scholarship Sprint
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Your 4-Week Summer Scholarship Sprint

Turn Summer Into Scholarship Season Summer is one of the best times to make scholarship progress. The school year is over, deadlines aren't piling up quite as fast, and even…
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Posted by Regan June 15, 2026
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 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 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 May 21, 2026

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