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College Funding Advisor: Planning for Tuition without Breaking the Bank

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Understanding the Rising Cost of College For families in San Diego and across Southern California, the cost of higher education continues to rise faster than inflation. Between tuition, room and board, books, and living expenses, the average student in California faces a financial challenge that can easily exceed $30,000 per year for a public university—and […]

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Extracurriculars to Help You Get an Acceptance Letter

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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

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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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Career Paths and The Amount of Education Required

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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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4 Reasons to Think About Your Career Before Your Major

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Because university usually comes before joining the workforce in the “adulting” order of operations, students often think in the direction of choosing a college major and then choosing a career. However, there are some vital reasons to think about your career first and then what courses you want to take in school. Here are four

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Career Research Can Help You Select A College Major

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Education culture in the United States asks a lot of high school students. You are expected to be able to choose a topic to major in before you even graduate and head off to college. The idea behind your major is to get the education you need for a future career. So when it comes

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Choosing a College Major That Will Earn You Cash

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Many people will advise that your college major should be something you feel passionate about, but you also have to factor in the job you hope to get after school. Some careers seem nice on paper but can’t even earn the necessary wages to pay back student loans. Here are a few things to remember

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