Advanced Placement (AP) courses can provide high school students with a chance to experience college-level coursework while demonstrating academic rigor to colleges. Excelling on AP exams not only enhances college applications but may also grant college credit, saving you time and money. Preparing strategically is key to achieving top scores. Here are a few tips […]
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Visiting colleges is a crucial step for students who want to make the most informed decision about their future education. We’ve previously discussed how to choose the right schools to visit and how to prepare for the visit. Now, let’s dive into some advanced tips to help you get the most out of your college
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Choosing which colleges to tour in person is an important step in the college selection process. Visiting campuses can give you a sense of the environment and culture at a university that cannot be fully captured through virtual tours. However, due to time and budget constraints, students must prioritize their visits. Here are key considerations
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College tours are a pivotal part of the decision-making process when choosing a university. They offer a unique opportunity to experience the campus atmosphere, interact with current students, and envision your life at the institution. To make the most of your visit, consider the following tips: Plan Ahead: Research the colleges you are visiting and
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If you really want to find the best summer program for you, one of the best ways to narrow down the daunting number of courses out there is to decide on the categories you are interested in. Then, you can search for the best programs within that category. Here are a few examples of the
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If you decide that a college summer program is the right way to spend your summer, then the next step is to find the best one to meet your needs. Here are a few tips to help you get started. Get the College Admissions Support You Need! College Planning Source is here to help you
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While you are in high school, you have the unique opportunity to spend a summer taking a college program from a university. But is it really the best use of your time (and money, depending on the program)? While circumstances and programs vary, there are some reasons why this extracurricular activity should be on your
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You know that there are plenty of extracurricular activities available for students who want to make their student profile stand out. Perhaps you have already joined a school club, signed up for some volunteer work, applied for an internship, and taken other important steps. Today, we want to help you take things to the next
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For the best chance to get accepted to the college of your choice, you need to be sure that your student profile is a cut above the rest. What will the admissions officer want to see in order to ensure your application is taken seriously? Here are four tips for a stand-out student profile: Find
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There’s a big rush at the beginning of the school year for students to fill in limited spots in their favorite high school clubs. How can you decide which ones are best for you and still join before there are no spots left? Here are a few tips: Make a list of clubs you are
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