CollegePrepNews provides helpful college planning and financial aid information for students and parents. Whether you are in high school, college, or returning to school as an adult learner, you'll benefit from our timely tips and advice. The monthly podcasts supplement other free services from EducationQuest Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. Learn more about our free services at EducationQuest.org.
ACT/SAT entrance exams
- Learn about the ACT/SAT entrance exams, how colleges use the scores for admission and scholarship decisions, and tips on improving your test scores.
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Getting Started: Advice for Adult Learners
- Listen in as Treve Florom asks Jodi Vanden Berge how adult learners can prepare for college. Jodi talks about setting educational goals, the types of degrees available; finding a school that accommodates busy schedules; and ways to pay for college.
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Junior Spring Timeline
- Delmer Esters interviews Marron Keady and learns how juniors can stay on track for college by researching colleges, making college visits, and saving for school.
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Senior Spring Timeline
- Marron Keady interviews Delmer Esters and discovers how seniors can complete the college financial aid process. He also discusses verification, award notifications, and selecting a college.
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Avoiding Common Mistakes on the FAFSA
- Jason Combs interviews Les Monroe and learns how to avoid common mistakes in each section of the FAFSA.
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