Insider Tips for the week of October 3, 2026

Expert tips on getting the most scholarships – Suzy Fallon from College Inside Track shares the secret sauce(opens in new tab) for how families can maximize scholarship dollars. Key takeaway: Each college has its own financial aid philosophy, and you want to find those that match with your student’s profile. Take a few minutes to read this valuable advice on how to effectively find the most money for your family.

Pre-health undergrad options for students – Many incoming college students feel a pull toward healthcare, but aren’t 100% sure which direction to go. CIT’s Anne Weber covers the commonalities among undergraduate options(opens in new tab) as well as the path-specific requirements a potential field will require.

AI changing the college application process – The NY Post writes about how AI is changing the college application process, and not always to the benefit of students. A timely read(opens in new tab).

FAFSA updates explained – UNCF writes a nice plain-English guide(opens in new tab) to what has changed with the FAFSA and how it could shape your aid.

Campus profile: Rhode Island School of Design – CIT’s Tiffany Kolb shares observations from her visit to RISD(opens in new tab).