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1995 vs. 2020: How College Admissions Has Changed Over the Past 25 Years
If one of your parents graduated from college, you have probably heard stories about “When I was in school…” Advice from someone who has been through the process before can be insightful and valuable. But it is also important to consider how your college admissions experience may differ from what your parents’ experience was like
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How to Plan Your College Visit
Spring Break means many different things for families. Some families visit the beach or mountains, check out local attractions, or catch up on much-needed sleep. If your family includes a high school student, there’s a good chance you’re about to plan a college visit. Visiting colleges is undoubtedly one of the best parts of the
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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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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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How to Apply to the Right Colleges for You
Whether you’re applying to two colleges or twelve, you need to prioritize balance. We’ll tell you how to create a balanced college list that is likely to result in mostly acceptances. We also have some nontraditional advice about how to think about the college list, and it doesn’t include statistics. With a balanced college list,
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How to Create a College Resume
High school pulls you in several directions at once. Coursework. Sports. Music. Clubs. Volunteering. Jobs. Having to pin all of that down on one single sheet of paper can feel like an overwhelming task. You might even feel tempted to skip out on taking the trouble to put together a college resume, especially if one
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How to Choose a College Essay Topic
College application essay writing can feel like a full-time job. But it doesn’t have to be. Not if you’ve developed a great system for writing personal narratives that are engaging and authentic, personal and unique. The main purpose of a college application essay is to let your individuality stand out. We want to share our
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To Write or Not to Write: Taking the Essay Portion of the SAT® or ACT® Test
When you’re gearing up to take the SAT®test or the ACT® test, you’ll be faced with the dilemma of whether to sit for the essay portion of the test. On both tests, the essay is optional at registration, but it may be smart to take it. Read on to find out whether or not you
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Understanding Your Teen’s College Application Deadlines
It doesn’t seem fair that most people need a glossary to understand the different types of college application deadlines. While the types of deadlines aren’t necessarily hard to grasp, they are named in a somewhat confusing way—”early” versus “rolling” or “decision” versus “action.” Then there’s descriptive terms like “restrictive” or “single-choice.” Here’s a quick and
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College Essays Don’t Write Themselves: How to Find the Time
The average reading speed can be around 200 words per minute. The average writing speed can be around 200 words per hour. (Many famous authors write even more slowly than that). College application essays are widely considered the hardest part of college applications because they’re so time-consuming. This is why it’s never too early to
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