For most families, paying 100% of college tuition is just not possible. Most families need a discount with financial aid. Colleges offer financial aid to families in one of two ways: need-based aid and merit-based aid. Need-based financial aid, in most respects, is determined by your family's income and financial situation. Usually these things are beyond the control of the student. On the other hand, merit-based financial aid like grants and scholarships are not only achieva

With tremendous excitement, CROSSWALK is pleased to announce that " College Conversations: The Podcast " is now posted on Spotify and other podcast platforms. In partnership with KSPB, the student-run radio station at the Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, Brooke Higgins recorded a series of episodes following the college journey of one student , A.J. Rogers. Brooke and A.J. recorded the first episode during the middle of A.J.'s junior year. The two then met and recorded an ep

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