The Compass Academics Blog
Leaving Money on the Table?
The higher cost of higher education It is not uncommon to hear that thousands of dollars in scholarship money goes unclaimed every year. Most experts agree this is a myth based on a dated calculation of the amount of employer-based scholarship money unclaimed by...
Are AP Classes Worth It?
Should you take AP classes? A recent article in Inside Higher Ed discusses the pressure high school students feel to take as many AP courses as possible to be competitive for admission to their college of choice. The article cites a 2013 research study of...
The Higher Cost of Higher Ed
How much should you pay for college? Everyone knows that higher education does not come with a low sticker price. Most articles that offer advice on how to afford college summarize well-known methods: the 529, FAFSA, financial aid programs, grants, and...
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