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2024 College Application Tips: Advice from a College Counselor
Over the last few years, we’ve seen the college admissions landscape change and become increasingly competitive at the nation’s top colleges. After working with hundreds of students and consulting with other admissions professionals, these are our top five college application tips for 2023-2024. I’ll explain why these are the mistakes students are making—and how you
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Two Truths About College Admissions in 2021
Amidst the constant change, unimaginable hardship, and incredible resilience of 2020, the college admissions process changed in ways we couldn’t have expected. In our next two blogs, we will discuss the fundamental changes we experienced, what we learned, and what students can do to be successful in the current environment. To keep yourself from curling
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College Admissions Timeline: A Roadmap for 9th-12th Grade
High school is a busy time, and it can be a challenge to find the time to prepare for college admissions. In addition to juggling extracurriculars and difficult classes and preparing for tests, teenagers are also expected to make major life decisions about their career path and where to attend college. That’s a lot of
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How I Decided Where to Go to College
Deciding where to go to college can sometimes be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure where to start. Your college years will become some of the most formative years of your life, so it’s important to first do your research. We usually recommend that students start by creating a balanced college list consisting
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Why Should I Consider a Women’s College?
March is Women’s History Month, and it’s an important time to look back on and see how far we’ve come, especially in the realm of education. Over the last 100 years, the American woman’s experience has changed drastically. She obtained the right to vote. She entered the workforce. She went to law school and medical
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Financial Resources and Tips for Future First-Generation College Students
College is not always a “normal” next step in life for everyone applying. In fact, one fifth of matriculating college students in 2015 had parents who did not receive a four-year degree. These individuals are sometimes called first generation college students (FGCS). For you, maybe growing up didn’t involve “When I was in college…” stories
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2020-2021 College Planning Checklist
College admissions is an exciting but challenging process, and there is no better time than now to start planning and preparing. By planning ahead, you can make sure that your academic and personal profiles are in line with the colleges in which you are interested. If you notice anything lacking or missing, there is still
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7 Ways to Support Your High School Student
How do I motivate my teenager to do well in school? Sometimes, motivating a teenager can feel like a daunting task. High school brings new experiences, extracurriculars, and exciting opportunities that may cause motivation in the classroom to dwindle. While many students are naturally self-motivated, others may need an extra push in the right direction.
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How Much Does College Really Cost?
The cost of college is more than just tuition. College is a huge financial commitment, more so today than ever before. (Try not to think about inflation because it’ll just hurt.) Learning to budget is a necessity, as many students will be responsible for their own finances for the first time. The cost of college
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Do I Need a College Counselor?
Do you need a laptop? Well, strictly, no, you don’t. You could use a desktop or a tablet. You could borrow one instead of owning it. It would sure make life easier if you had one, though, which is kind of what having a college counselor is like. There’s a big difference between need and
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