Even a student with the most balanced college list may have a specific school that they are really hoping to get accepted to. If that sounds like you, then you may want to take action to show them how much an acceptance letter to their school will mean to you. Choosing to apply either Early […]
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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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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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No, there won’t be a literal test. But if you are going to apply to a balanced list of colleges, you are going to need to be well-organized to accomplish everything on time and get it sent to the correct schools. That’s why we’ve prepared this quick list of suggestions to help you stay on
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You have to nail the essay on your college applications if you want to stand out among the piles of applications that come across an admissions officer’s desk. Of course, you may already be well aware of this, and the stress of that is making it even more difficult to know where to start. So,
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Perhaps nothing intimidates students more during college application season than getting their essays started. Here are a few essential tips that can get you going in the right direction. Read the instructions carefully – One of the worst things to have to do is rewrite an essay because you realize you didn’t meet the requirements
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Your college applications may expect you to attach a letter of recommendation from a family member, coworker, teacher, guidance counselor, or someone else. But sometimes, the most awkward part of getting the recommendation letters you need is not knowing when and how to ask. So, we’ve compiled a few quick tips to help you get
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Some colleges will require that you submit letters of recommendation along with your application. What should these letters contain, and are they really vital to getting an acceptance letter? Here are three things you should know as you embark on the college application process. What are college letters of recommendation? They are brief letters from
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Maybe you have heard that some of your classmates are hiring private college counselors, and you were wondering what the benefits are when most high schools have an in-house counselor. Here are a few things you get from a private college counselor that high schools can’t provide. Focused attention – A private counselor will only
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During your junior year of high school, you will want to start thinking about which college campuses you will visit over the next year. College visits can play an essential role in helping you decide which schools to apply to. Here are a few essential tips to help you get the most out of these
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