Depending on the college that you are applying to, you may need one or more letters of recommendation to attach to the application. This means you could need quite a few of these letters, even if some meet the criteria of multiple applications. Here are a few tips when it comes to asking for college […]
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Planning for and applying to college can seem overwhelming at times. But a college Counselor can help a student and their family to navigate the complicated and sometimes frustrating process. Here are a few examples of things a college counselor may be able to help you with: Crafting a balanced college list – You’re going
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You do great in school. In fact, you have recommendations from teachers showing how hard of a worker you are and how good of an understanding you have of various concepts. The only problem is – you freeze up when it’s time to take a test. That can be a particular issue when standardized tests
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There are some basic tips that can help you get the most from your college visits, but if you’ve read about those over and over again, we’re going to deliver a few more that you may not have heard. Here are some advanced tips for getting the most from your college visits. Explore virtual visit
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College visits can help you get a good grasp on the experience at a university so you know which is your favorite and what to expect. Here are a few quick tips to help you get the most from your college visits. Select the right schools – You won’t be able to visit every college
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When you prepare a list of colleges to apply to, you want to keep a nice balance between three categories of school: reach, match, and safety. What are the three types, and why should you apply to all of them? Reach Schools – A reach school is a college that normally would accept students with
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When you mention the cost of college, the mind of the average person goes right to the tuition cost. Of course, that is usually the primary cost of attending a university. However, paying for the courses themselves is only a part of the picture. Here, we will discuss some of the other main costs you
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Regardless of which school you intend to go to, you are going to need to figure out how much you are going to spend. This will allow you to get the appropriate loans if your savings and financial aid are not enough to cover the entire cost. Here are a few things to consider when
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It’s the dreaded question you get asked from the time you are a little kid until you graduate high school: What do you want to be when you grow up? If you are one of the fortunate few who have always known what you want to do, congratulations! If not, this article will provide a
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Summer courses may seem like they are a long way off, but the time to find the right college summer courses and apply for them is now if you are a high school student looking for a way to give your student profile a boost. Here are a few quick dos and don’ts to help
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