Looking for Strategic Advantage? Apply Early
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Looking for Strategic Advantage? Apply Early

Early application volume has jumped over 51% since the 2021 cycle. Read our latest analysis to understand how this trend impacts your strategy and whether applying early is the right move for your student.

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Financial Aid FAQs
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Financial Aid FAQs

College might be the most expensive purchase you ever make without knowing the actual price. My husband would insert a marriage joke here. But paying for college is no laughing matter. In this post, I share my FAQs on college costs, need-based and merit aid, along with a few key updates for the 2026-2027 academic year cycle.

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Beyond Basketball: Discover IU & Uncover Kelley Admissions
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Beyond Basketball: Discover IU & Uncover Kelley Admissions

Discover key insights from my recent Indiana University campus visit, with a deep dive into the IU Kelley School of Business. This article unpacks crucial changes to undergraduate admission criteria for current and future students, along with innovative pathways and global opportunities shaping a Kelley education.

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