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Three conditions that tell you whether your family can commit to Early Decision, what USC's new ED plan and the disappearing supplemental essays change this year, and a week-by-week roadmap from August 1 to the November 1 deadline.

College Admissions | Early Applications

Early Decision Is a Contract, Not a Strategy: Decide in August, Submit November 1

ByAndy Lee | Elite Prep Suwanee July 30, 2026

Every college is required to post a Net Price Calculator. Run it before you apply. Here's how to read the numbers, why the new Parent PLUS caps change your list, and how to build in a financial safety — a step-by-step August guide for families of rising seniors.

College Admissions | Paying for College

Ignore the Sticker Price: Build Your College List Around What You’ll Actually Pay

ByAndy Lee | Elite Prep Suwanee July 29, 2026

Did the computer science job market really collapse in 2026? A data-driven look at CS unemployment and starting salaries, how AI reshaped entry-level hiring, the specializations that are still hiring, and exactly what 9th, 10th, and 11th graders should be doing now.

Choosing a Major | College Admissions

Is Computer Science Still Worth It in the AI Era? An Honest Guide for Parents of 9th–11th Graders

ByAndy Lee | Elite Prep Suwanee July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

The 2026-27 FAFSA opened earlier than ever, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act rewrote federal aid — a first-ever Parent PLUS cap ($20K/year, $65K lifetime), Grad PLUS eliminated, a new lifetime borrowing limit, and SAI asset changes. A 2027 planning guide for families of rising seniors.

College Admissions | Financial Aid

The 2027 Financial Aid Shake-Up — Parent PLUS Loans Now Have a Cap

ByAndy Lee | Elite Prep Suwanee July 26, 2026July 26, 2026