By Marlene Seeklander Graduation ceremonies have recently wrapped up for students, and it won’t be long before move-in day on college campuses. If you plan to live in a residence hall for the fall semester, you can start preparing now by knowing what you plan to take with you. The Mapping Your Future Packing list for […]
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By Marlene Seeklander Even though summer break just started for many students, it’s not too early for high school juniors and seniors to start thinking about the upcoming academic year and taking the ACT test. Students can now review the 2026-2027 ACT test dates, set up their account, and possibly register for a test date. By
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By Marlene Seeklander As your senior year winds down, you may find yourself distracted with plans for prom, your graduation celebration, and summer. Don’t forget to stay focused on school so you can finish your high school career strong. Below is a checklist of things you should complete during the month of May:
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By Marlene Seeklander Choosing a college is an important financial decision. After all, you are making an investment in your future. Therefore, it’s important to carefully review all the financial aid offers you receive from the colleges you’ve listed on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Bottom line, you want to make sure the
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By Marlene Seeklander Spreading myths may not seem a serious issue and, yet it can be when it impacts choices that have a life-long impact. Such is the case with the FAFSA. When students choose not to complete a FAFSA because they believe they won’t be eligible or it’s not worth the time, it can impact
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By Marlene Seeklander Applying for scholarships is a smart way to pay for a college education. Scholarships enable students to pay for an education and avoid student loan debt. In addition, scholarships are recognition of a student’s accomplishments – something that can be included on a resume or lead to other opportunities. Students may want to
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By Marlene Seeklander Students can get a head start on their summer plans by registering now for the June ACT test. The registration deadline for the June 13 test is May 8. Registration takes about 30 minutes to complete and requires students to register online, pay the fee, and upload a recent photo. Fees for the
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By Catherine Mueller As your senior year winds down, don’t let yourself become distracted by solely focusing on celebrating graduation – stay focused and finish your high school career strong. Below are the tasks you should complete during the month of April:
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By Catherine Mueller After successfully completing your FAFSA, you should celebrate your accomplishment. However, don’t celebrate so much that you forget you will have other tasks to complete. One of those tasks is to review your FAFSA Submission Summary. One to three days after a student submits a 2026-27 FAFSA (and provided a valid email address),
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By Marlene Seeklander During Financial Literacy Month in April, Mapping Your Future encourages you to use its financial literacy tools and share the tools and resources with your students: Contact the Mapping Your Future staff at feedback@mappingyourfuture.org or (800) 374-4072 with any questions.
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