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Preparing a Balanced College List

Preparing a Balanced College List

Choosing the right colleges to apply to is an essential step in the college admissions process. A well-balanced college list can help ensure that you have a range of options when it’s time to make your final decision. By including a mix of Safety, Target, and Reach Schools, you can increase your chances of acceptance […]

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Should You to Apply to “Scores Required” Universities?

Should You to Apply to “Scores Required” Universities?

Choosing the right university can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to deciding whether to apply to schools that require standardized test scores. These scores, such as the SAT or ACT, play a significant role in the admissions process for many institutions. To help you make an informed decision, consider the following factors:

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Calculating the Cost of a University Education

Calculating the Cost of a University Education

Pursuing a university education requires careful financial planning. Calculating the total cost can help students and their families better prepare for the expenses ahead. Here are the key components you need to consider: Tuition: This is the primary expense of a college education. Prices will vary significantly based on the institution and the chosen program

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Give Your Student Profile a Professional Online Presence

A key element of your student profile is your online presence. And unless you start an online business or become a social media influencer in high school, the best way to do that is with LinkedIn. While this site is often used by professionals looking for work (or trying to find employees), it is also

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New College Rankings Released: What to Know

It’s that time of year again when various outlets will release their college rankings for the next year. Every year, students across the country race to read these lists to decide which schools to apply to. However, there are a few issues with that strategy. Here are several things you need to know about the

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Selecting the Best High School Clubs Before They Fill Up

There’s a big rush at the beginning of the school year for students to fill in limited spots in their favorite high school clubs. How can you decide which ones are best for you and still join before there are no spots left? Here are a few tips: Make a list of clubs you are

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Pad Your Student Profile with Volunteer Work

Do you want to do good for your community and simultaneously make your student profile more notable for college admissions officers? Signing up to do volunteer work during the summer or after school may be the perfect way to accomplish both goals! Here are a few reasons that volunteers get noticed by college admissions officers:

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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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