Imagine what it must be like for a college admissions officer reading essays all day long. A lot of them probably start to blur into one boring jumble, especially since there may be a bunch of canned “professionally written” essays in the bunch. A quick point of advice: if someone is willing to help a […]
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You know you will be applying to multiple schools, but it’s a lot of work. You can’t apply to an unlimited number of schools, so you have to be selective. How can you choose the right schools to maximize your odds of getting accepted to the best colleges? Here are a few tips for narrowing
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You are going to be writing a lot of essays when you start filling out your college applications. How can you stand out from the crowd? Your college applications essay needs to be unique to you. Here are a few ways to ensure that happens. Write it yourself – This should go without saying. Unfortunately,
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College applications season can leave even the most organized of students with a perpetual nagging feeling they are forgetting something. There is just so much to keep track of and to accomplish! Here are a few tips to help you stay organized so that you don’t miss anything and can regain some peace of mind.
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There may be times during your college research that you need more information than you have access to in order to make a good decision. If this is the case, you will want to try and get in touch with someone at the college who can answer your questions. Here are a few tips so
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Choosing a college major can put a lot of stress on a student. You may feel like you have to plan the entire rest of your life when you are just getting started. To help you relax and make a good decision, we’re going to finish the sentence in the title of our article in
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The college admissions process can be a stressful time in a student’s life, but College Planning Source wants to make it better through our helpful blog, informative webinars, and one-on-one assistance. Here are a few quick tips that can help reduce anxiety associated with college admissions. Use a calendar – Mark down the dates that
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When you are preparing your colleges list for application season, you want to start by doing some research. How can you learn about the universities that catch your interest and meet your specific educational goals? Here are a few ways that the Internet can be an invaluable tool during the process. Search for schools that
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The college essay is one of the most vital components of the application, and believing in certain misconceptions could cost you that acceptance letter. We’ll address a few here, but be sure to check out our live webinar on college essays as well. Misconception 1: If the essay says it’s optional, you can skip it
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Are you a high school student looking to build an impressive college portfolio so you can get into the school of your dreams? Here are three essential ways to build your college profile. After reading the list, don’t forget to sign up for a free webinar to learn even more creative ways to impress admissions
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