Michael Jackson Dead? What?

This morning I woke up and was totally in disbelief. I had to ask myself, "Did Michael Jackson really die yesterday?" and half of me replied, "Yes," and the other half of me didn't want to believe it. Then I turned on the TV and it was a flood of info - actually too much - b/c no one knew anything new.

I just really thought we'd all be much, much older when this day came.

How much money do you need for college?

That's tough to say, depending on what your tastes are. No matter what, you'll definitely need a place to live, food, tuition and other school fees (like books or the bus system) - and keep in mind that many of these costs are non-negotiable.

On top of that, if you want a bigger meal plan or to live off-campus - or if you just spend a lot of money on stuff, then the sticker price of college goes up. Want a boyfriend or girlfriend? Be prepared to shell out some dough.

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/2009/06/09/how-much-money-should-i-borrow-for-college.html
This article will help you get started.

June is College Financial Aid Month

Ok, well.....June is NOT College Financial Aid Month, but it has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Totally believable. Even though it's the middle of summer, it's never too late to get a jump on saving what money you can from your summer job, if you're lucky enough have one. I hear it's tough to find a job this summer - too much competition.

We're taking it upon ourselves here at Test Essay Prep to designate the month of June College Financial Aid Month! All this month we'll be featuring articles and ideas to get the most financial aid that you can, and believe me, you're gonna need it.

Winning the Financial Aid Game:
The basic goal is to pay as little as possible, so that means winning as many scholarships and grants because you don't have to pay back the money. If you take out loans, you'll have to pay every penny in the future - with interest, which means that you'll pay extra just for the service of borrowing the money.

Keep checking here for more tips and trends!

Good luck on this weekend's SAT!

Just a quick note to wish you lots of luck on this weekend's SAT (if you're taking it, of course!) - this is the last exam before the summer....