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Don’t Make These Errors on a “Why Us” College Essay

Some college applications will want you to write an essay about why you chose this particular university. But you don’t want to make any of the usual mistakes associated with the “why us” essay. Here are a few of the most common errors so that you can avoid them. Error 1: Not being specific to …

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Choosing Between Early Action and Early Decision

Even a student with the most balanced college list may have a specific school that they are really hoping to get accepted to. If that sounds like you, then you may want to take action to show them how much an acceptance letter to their school will mean to you. Choosing to apply either Early …

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Don’t Let a “Why Us” College Essay Get the Better of You

Many students dread when a college essay is based on the topic “why us.” But once you understand how to address the question, it will go from a dragon you have to slay to being the sort of essay topic you hope for because it’s one of the easier ones. Here are a few tips …

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Career Paths and The Amount of Education Required

Before you start applying to schools, you may wonder how much education will be required to get an entry-level position in the field you are interested in. The fact is that the job market continues to grow more competitive as a greater degree of high school graduates pursue higher education. For example, over the past …

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4 Reasons to Think About Your Career Before Your Major

Because university usually comes before joining the workforce in the “adulting” order of operations, students often think in the direction of choosing a college major and then choosing a career. However, there are some vital reasons to think about your career first and then what courses you want to take in school. Here are four …

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Career Research Can Help You Select A College Major

Education culture in the United States asks a lot of high school students. You are expected to be able to choose a topic to major in before you even graduate and head off to college. The idea behind your major is to get the education you need for a future career. So when it comes …

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Choosing a College Major That Will Earn You Cash

Many people will advise that your college major should be something you feel passionate about, but you also have to factor in the job you hope to get after school. Some careers seem nice on paper but can’t even earn the necessary wages to pay back student loans. Here are a few things to remember …

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College Applications Will Test Your Organization Skills

No, there won’t be a literal test. But if you are going to apply to a balanced list of colleges, you are going to need to be well-organized to accomplish everything on time and get it sent to the correct schools. That’s why we’ve prepared this quick list of suggestions to help you stay on …

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Essential Tips for Getting College Application Essays Started

Perhaps nothing intimidates students more during college application season than getting their essays started. Here are a few essential tips that can get you going in the right direction. Read the instructions carefully – One of the worst things to have to do is rewrite an essay because you realize you didn’t meet the requirements …

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