The best way to get to find out how a university operates is to see it with your own eyes on an in-person tour. But that won’t be possible with every school on your list. Plus, you will need to do some research even before you are ready for an in-person visit. So here are …
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A college admissions officer is looking for things that set a student apart. One of the ways that you can give your student profile a noticeable boost is with extracurricular activities. Of course, you only have a limited amount of time each day, and you want to be sure that you are keeping up with …
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AP exams are important both for your student profile and so you can get some college credits squared away in advance. That can cause some test-taking pressure that you don’t need to add to other stresses as a student. Here are a few tips to help you glide through the AP exam season without burning …
by Amanda Yen – Student Writer College is both school and home, so it’s really important to find a place you really vibe with. Here are a few things to think about as you start compiling your college list. Think beyond academics. You’ll have a lot more free time in college, so pay attention to …
With less than 2 months before college application season begins, here’s a pre-season checklist for rising seniors to complete before you start applications this summer! Narrow down a list of majors that you’re interested in Research colleges to narrow down some “best-fit” colleges Create a balanced list of colleges (both for admissions and funding) – …
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If you want to get a jumpstart on your college experience, there are plenty of programs offered by universities during the summer for high school students who are trying to make a name for themselves early in the process. Here are some of the top summer programs. Cornell University’s Summer College Some Cornell University summer …
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3 Important Areas for Your Student to Focus on for College Admission What are colleges looking for in students these days? It depends on the college. Different college applications have different fields to complete to learn more about your child’s profile. As an example, here in California, the Cal State Application currently does not consider …
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The Top 6 Reasons to Use a College Planner: For Parents (1) College planners help you save money! College planners help your family find schools that fit within your budget They also help you to create a funding plan that maximizes financial aid, and helps you to pay for college in a tax-favored way. College …
College Planning Source counselors Jessica and Manvi break down the upcoming college application workshops!
Congratulations to Our Seniors! Congratulations to the Class of 2017 College Planning Source students on your college acceptances! Your hard work is paying off. We are proud to announce that our seniors in the class of 2017 received admission to the following colleges: The University of Alabama Arizona State University The University of …
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