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Do You Know the Testing Policies of Universities You Will Apply To?

Some schools require standardized test scores to appear on your application. Others don’t care at all. Some are in between. The important thing is to know what the universities you are applying to have decided since those policies will affect you directly. Here are what the three testing policy options mean: Test Blind – If […]

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Non-Tuition College Expenses – What to Expect

Paying for college is difficult enough without getting hit by surprise expenses. So, let’s take a few minutes to discuss some of the expenses associated with a university education that are not covered by tuition. School Supplies – When you were in school as a child, your parents probably paid for things like pens and

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How Much Will College Cost You?

This is a difficult question that college hopefuls need to answer. After all, you want to know how much of the cost you can defray with grants or scholarships, how much your family will be willing and able to contribute, and how much you may need to acquire loans to cover. Here are a few

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Start Your Career Exploration The Right Way

You’ve spent the better part of the last 18 years having family and friends ask you what you want to be when you grow up. If you’re not one of the lucky few who have been certain of what you want to do with your life since childhood, that can be a stressful question. So,

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The Dos and Don’ts of Finding the Perfect Summer College Program

Let’s be honest: students are always thinking about summer, even in the deepest part of the winter. This is convenient because now is the best time to sign up for a summer college program that can help give your student profile a much-needed boost! But which one will help you the most? Here are a

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Is Your Ideal School Just a College Summer Program Away from Reality?

Sometimes, just one seemingly insignificant element can be the difference between getting into one of your reach schools or settling for one of your match colleges. More college admissions officers are looking at the way that students spend the months in between school years, and that can mean things like a summer job or volunteer

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Using LinkedIn to Create an Online Presence for Your Student Profile

LinkedIn isn’t just about trying to find a job. It can also help you to create an online presence that gets noticed by admissions officers. How can you use LinkedIn properly so that you can put social media to work for your education journey? Here are a few tips: Keep the profile picture professional –

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How to Make Your Student Profile Uniquely Yours

College admissions officers have to pour over thousands of applications in order to select those who will fill the remaining spots for the next school year. How can you show your real self in your student profile and display your unique personality? Here are a few tips: Do some volunteer work – Volunteer work shows

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Categorizing Sought After Summer Programs

High school students who want to add a summer program to their profile and get a jump start on college at the same time can benefit from applying for summer programs. But deciding which one is best for you may be a challenge. That’s why it is best to take a categorical approach. For example,

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What Are the Benefits of Taking a Summer Program from a College?

High school students have the opportunity to enroll in summer programs at various universities. Now, we know what you’re thinking – this is just about as far as we can get from summer. While that may be true, now is the time to start looking at and applying to programs for next summer so that

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