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FAFSA applications are open. Here’s how to fill it out this year

If you are applying to college (or thinking about applying to college) and are in need of financial aid, you’ll want to complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid or simply FAFSA. NPR’s Life Kit will tell you how and when to complete the form, guide you through the process of applying for financial…

Getting into college: Sort out the myths and learn the facts

Students want to believe that test scores don’t matter, but in most cases, test scores may be more important than ever as they remain a good indicator of academic ability and fit. Many colleges have made testing *optional* which simply means that students submitting good test scores have an advantage over students who choose not…