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What Are College Rankings Based On?
The fact of the matter is that the answer to this question depends on the service that is providing the rankings. Some rankings may feature sponsored schools, while others may be unbiased. However, even an unbiased ranking of colleges may not take into consideration things that you would view as important. Here are a couple of examples using popular …
How to Research Colleges Online
If you are researching colleges online rather than seeing them in person, it usually comes down to either not having enough time to see all the schools on your list …
What Do College Rankings Really Measure?
Before we get into our article, the first thing you need to know is that we’re not telling you to ignore college rankings. What we are saying is that you …
These Are the Best Extracurriculars for Your Student Profile
Students want to do everything they can to build a profile that will catch the attention of college admissions officers. Extracurriculars show you are willing to go the extra mile …
Why Internships Are Vital for Students
If you are a high school student preparing to attend college, one thing you should be thinking about is applying for internships. Not only does an internship look really good …
Navigating the High School Club Rush at the Start of the School Year
Every school has a club rush at the beginning of the school year. Students want to get into the best clubs so they can pad their profile for college. Plus, …
How High School Clubs Impact Your College Admissions Profile
If an admissions officer is looking at two very similar student profiles, one of the things that could cause yours to stand out over another is your extracurriculars. High school …
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