Standardized testing was once at the heart of a student profile when it came to college applications. Now, things have changed a little, and only partially due to the issues that arose trying to get testing done safely during the pandemic. Of course, with the new updates to some standardized tests, things may change again, […]
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Standardized tests are not going anywhere anytime soon. While the pandemic threatened the test for a time, the fact is that the College Board is not even going through with plans to let students take the test at home. So yes, you are still going to have to go to a testing site. However, there
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Before you can decide what you want your college major to be, it is essential to have an idea of the career you hope to embark on after school. This will allow you to know which field of study will be the most beneficial for your resume. Here are a few tips to guide you
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Universities cost a lot of money. It’s not a surprise at this point. Parents may save throughout their child’s entire life just to be able to contribute a portion of the cost. But a college education costs more than just tuition fees. Here are four hidden costs of college you need to account for when
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Not only do many students change their major during college, but some even look back after graduation and wish they had taken a different course of study. College can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, so you don’t want to regret your investment. Here are a few important considerations when choosing a
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The U.S. Department of Education reported a 9.2% decline in FAFSA submissions by high school seniors for the 2021-22 school year. In some of the most impoverished states, that decline seemed to be even greater. Why would fewer students be applying for federal aid in low-income areas? The fact of the matter is that a
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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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