According to a study by the US Department of Education, about 30% of college students change their major during the first three years of going to college. Such a change can be expensive and time-consuming, especially if many of your credits don’t transfer to your new major. That stat may add to the pressure you …
Seniors across the country are graduating, and it is time to enjoy your final summer before starting college. How should you use your last summer before continuing your education? Here are a few suggestions. Attend your college’s orientation – Whether it is in person or virtual, this is a great way to get acquainted with …
Before you start applying to colleges, you need to find the ones that are the right fit for you. While the Internet can supply you with nearly all the information you need, there may still be reasons to email or call a school. Before you do that, check out these tips. Contact the right person …
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If you are looking forward to starting college next fall but have not selected a major yet, you are probably feeling some pressure to commit. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Being Undecided Isn’t the End of the World In fact, many courses you take while undecided can still count toward your …
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The process of applying to a college can be stressful. However, we are going to provide you with three helpful reminders for navigating the process. Take one step at a time – Chart your progress using a calendar. This will ensure that you hit due dates on things like applying for financial aid, asking teachers …
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You want to have safety schools, reach schools, and midrange schools on your list of colleges to apply to. You may have a few names pop into your head right away, but how can you really decide which schools have the best options for you? The Internet is a valuable tool in your search. Here …
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One of the things that students dread the most about the college applications process is having to write an essay. To help simplify the process just a little, we’ve come up with these three vital tips. Ignore the word “optional” when it appears in connection with an essay – If the college application says that …
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We’re being asked to stay indoors for our own sake and that of others. We’re not even supposed to gather with family and friends for the holidays in order to keep down the risk. So how can you add volunteering to your college portfolio? You’re certainly not going to go see strangers when you can’t …
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Experts suggest that you should apply to anywhere from four to eight colleges. This allows you room to go after a couple of schools that are on your wishlist, albeit unlikely. Make sure that there are at least a couple of sure things on the list (often called fallback schools). The rest should all land …
The abridged answer to this question has to be, “Yes,” although it requires the addendum, “but not that much.” What is the main difference with what colleges now expect from applications? How can you provide what admissions officers are looking for? Here are a few quick tips. SAT and ACT scores are now generally optional …
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