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Financial Aid 101: Navigating FAFSA, Scholarships, and Grants

Financing a college education can feel overwhelming, but financial aid offers a lifeline for many students and families. Whether you’re a high school senior planning your next steps or an adult learner returning to school, understanding the…
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Avoid These 10 Mistakes in the College Application Process

The college application process can feel overwhelming for families, especially when trying to balance deadlines, decisions, and the pressure to get it all right. With so many moving parts, it's easy to make missteps that can negatively impact…
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What Sets Bybee College Prep Apart in the College Prep Industry

In a rapidly changing college admissions landscape, Bybee College Prep stands out for our commitment to providing students and families with accurate, up-to-date, and effective resources. Our unique approach to test preparation and college admissions…

Victoria Visits Texas Christian University (TCU)

Today, I’m thrilled to talk about my visit to Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, TX—a place that holds a special place in my heart, as both my undergraduate and graduate alma mater. TCU is known for its exceptional academics, close-knit community, and vibrant school spirit.

Inside Southern Methodist University: A College Coach’s Guide to SMU

Today, I'm excited to take you on a tour of Southern Methodist University. Located in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas, SMU is renowned for its strong academics, beautiful campus, and active student life.
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The Reason for a Free Consultation

The college admissions process is confusing. In our free consultations, we help dispel some of that confusion.
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What they’re not saying about college admissions

Back in 2018, Stanford made a big announcement that they would stop releasing acceptance rates. Lots of publications picked up on it. They wanted students to focus on finding the right fit not trying to get into a selective school. Some people…
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What they don’t say about test scores

Updated 21 June 2023 A big "thank you" to FairTest for using a screenshot of this blogpost in their recent research demonstrating that test scores can help students at 96% of institutions. I don't think they intended to make the case…

The Most Important Conversation to Have about College

You can come up with a lot of reasons that the cost "makes sense" right now. However, those decisions are setting students and families up for huge burdens down the road. That's why having the conversation early about what the college will cost and how to pay for that cost is so important.
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8 steps to completing your college applications

When you have a list of things you have to do, tackle the least pleasant one first. If you have a plate full of delicious food and this one thing you don't want to eat, eat it first. You'll get to enjoy the rest of the food so much more than if you save the unpleasant part for last.