Students in their high school years and sometimes even younger face a tremendous amount of pressure to perform at a top level so they can attend their dream university. Unfortunately, student burnout is a problem that not only threatens to crush those dreams but also has a real mental and physical impact on a young […]
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An essential element to researching universities is the college tour. However, you may be limited by how far away a college is and how many trips you can take to visit schools. Fortunately, many virtual tours were vastly improved during the pandemic, so you can make this a part of your online research. Here are
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Every year, there are students who make the mistake of basing their decision to apply to certain colleges on ranking systems that they don’t really understand. The fact is that not all college ranking systems are created equal, and some may be quite biased. On the other hand, some sources are far more transparent with
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Besides visiting universities in person – which we highly recommend – you will also want to research schools using the Internet. While the Internet can be a valuable tool for learning, you need to know where to look if you are going to try and determine which are the best colleges for you to apply
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Each year, new college rankings are reported by various sources, and some students are tempted to just grab the top 10-15 on the list and call it a day when it comes to selecting where to apply. However, research has to go deeper than college ranking lists if you want to apply to the best
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Internships are something that high school students should be looking for as college approaches. Not only is this a huge boost for your student profile, but there are many other valuable opportunities that come along with an internship. Consider the following potential benefits: Networking opportunities – When you have an internship in the field you
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When the school year begins, students rush to grab spots in the clubs they want to be a part of. Of course, some of them will drop out of the club throughout the year. But if you want to secure a spot in the club of your choice from the beginning of the year, you
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When spots for students at a university are running low, and a lot of the applications in the maybe pile are starting to seem similar, it can be the little details that make a difference. Here are some of the reasons for wanting volunteer work on your student profile. Volunteer work shows your character –
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Colleges love to see high school clubs as part of a student profile. While it may not push you past another student who writes a better essay or has a better overall profile, it could be what gives you the edge over a student with otherwise similar credentials. Here are a few reasons: It shows
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When writing a “why us” college essay, you need to explain your reasons behind choosing a university. Of course, there are many reasons a college may have made your list, and not all of those reasons are going to be a good essay topic. Let’s consider a few “don’ts” so that you avoid some of
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