Updated: Jun 01, 2018
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Start Budgeting for College Application Season
Find out how much you should expect to pay when applying for college and taking the requisite tests such as the SAT and ACT.
For a first-time college student, the summer usually means getting ready for college while enjoying the last days of your high school years. With so many things to accomplish, both fun and adult-y, it can be helpful to have some guidance on what needs to get done the summer before college. So we put together some helpful tips on how to make the most of those last critical few months.
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