Summertime’s freedom from school is cherished by teenagers, so the last thing they may want to consider in summer plans is a college visit. However, for high school students who
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Next steps, if you are deferred or waitlisted
The hard work of filling out college applications was done last fall; now is the anxious waiting time, looking for a letter or an email to let you know if
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Seven Things to Consider When Choosing a College
At this time of year, college choice is on the minds of many college- bound juniors and seniors. It can be overwhelming with close to 4,500 degree-granting U.S. institutions. While
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Volunteerism benefits youths in a number of valuable ways
Volunteer opportunities are everywhere, from school clubs to houses of worship to nursing homes, as well as with a plethora of non-profit organizations. It is heartening to know that many
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Your Facebook Profile Can Help, or Derail College Options
Governments, businesses, and prospective employers have long been using online data for a variety of purposes. Increasingly, college admissions officers supplement the polished applications and essays received from applicants with
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Two-Year Programs can Accelerate Career Goals
High school graduation is around the corner, and students are getting ready for the next phase of life. Some students know exactly where they will start their higher education in
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Accepted, rejected or wait-listed?
April is an eventful, perhaps emotional month. Besides being the time when many are finishing up their taxes, it also marks the end of waiting for news of college admissions
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Plan Ahead to gain the most from college visits
Some families have plans for college visits during the upcoming Spring Break, but If your family doesn’t have that on the agenda and you have a high school student, or
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Be Prepared for College Fairs
The fall is a hectic time for high school seniors planning to attend college the following year. College-bound hopefuls are filling out applications, writing entrance essays, gathering letters of recommendations,