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Taking Career Exploration to the Next Level

A few basic steps to career exploration include thinking about what skills you have, the things you are passionate about, and the types of jobs that can provide you with the income you hope to have after college. Now, we are going to consider a few next-level ways to explore your career options. Internships – […]

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Pro Tips for the Ultimate College Visit Experience

We’ve addressed a lot of ways to choose the right colleges to tour and to prepare for your visit. But if you want to take things even further and maximize your opportunities, here are a few advanced tips to help you lock down the info you need for the decision-making process. Scope out the amenities

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Use High School Clubs to Make Your Student Profile Pop

If you want your student profile to stand out when you apply for college, joining a club during high school is a good way to do it. But should you join just any club? And why do college admissions officers look for students who belong to clubs in high school? Here are a few things

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New College Rankings Released: What to Know

It’s that time of year again when various outlets will release their college rankings for the next year. Every year, students across the country race to read these lists to decide which schools to apply to. However, there are a few issues with that strategy. Here are several things you need to know about the

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Extracurriculars to Help You Get an Acceptance Letter

If you want to set your student profile apart from the crowd, you have to have extracurriculars. But not all high school supplementary activities are created equal. Here are a few extracurriculars that take things a step further and give you an even greater chance of getting an acceptance letter from the university of your

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3 Priceless Reasons to Try an Internship

As you get closer to college, high school students should be interested in finding a summer internship. One good reason to try an internship is to set your student profile apart from others who will apply to the same schools as you. However, the benefits of a summer internship go far beyond improving a student

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Selecting the Best High School Clubs Before They Fill Up

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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Don’t Make These Errors on a “Why Us” College Essay

Some college applications will want you to write an essay about why you chose this particular university. But you don’t want to make any of the usual mistakes associated with the “why us” essay. Here are a few of the most common errors so that you can avoid them. Error 1: Not being specific to

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Choosing Between Early Action and Early Decision

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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Hire a Private College Counselor to Get These Benefits

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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