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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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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The Scholarship Search Playbook: What to Avoid + What to Trust
Finding scholarships shouldn’t feel like gambling with your time, or your personal information. And with scholarship tools and platforms sometimes changing course (or even shutting down) with little warning, it…
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Scholarship Deadlines and Momentum: How to Make the Best Use of 1 Hour This Week
Between classes, activities, and the pace of everyday life, staying on top of scholarships and financial aid can feel like one more thing competing for attention. But here’s the good…
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February Game Plan: A Simple Scholarship System for Busy Families
February is when the semester gets real: midterms, busy schedules, and deadlines that sneak up fast. For families juggling school, scholarships, and college costs, this is the perfect moment to…
New Semester, New Money: How Parents Can Keep Scholarship Momentum Going
The semester is in full swing and for many families, that means a steady stream of financial decisions. Between classes, scholarships, and deadlines, it’s easy for things to spiral into…
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The January Reset: A Parent’s Guide to a Strong Spring Semester
A new semester is more than a schedule change, it’s an opportunity to reset. January is the perfect time to help your student strengthen habits, set realistic expectations, and start…
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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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All About the FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know
For many families, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is both one of the most important and most confusing steps in the college journey. You may have heard…
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The Real Cost of College: What Parents Wish They Knew Sooner
Your student got accepted. The dorm is picked. The excitement is real. But as you start ordering bedding, reviewing the book list, and booking that plane ticket home for Thanksgiving,…