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Tips for Learning About Colleges Online
The Internet is a wonderful and horrible place for research. All the information you could ever want is right at your fingertips…
Conquering the College Fair
As a student planning to apply to college, you will likely hear about COLLEGE FAIRS. At these events, representatives from dozens of colleges set up tables…
Size Does Matter
When it comes to selecting a college, size does matter.Colleges in the US range from the very, very small (such as Prescott College in Arizona with less than 300 undergrads) to the very, very large…
When To Begin College Planning
I went on campus tours while I was visibly pregnant with my daughter, and always got the same comment from parents: “Wow, you’re starting early!” They said it only half jokingly…
3 Great Reasons to Choose a College
When we help Juniors build their college lists, we talk a lot about priorities. "What are your top priorities for your undergrad years? What factors matter most to you?" And it's fascinating to see the range of responses we receive…
3 Reasons Not to Choose a College
1. Your friend/boyfriend/girlfriend goes thereMoving away from home and joining a new community can be intimidating, so naturally many teens are drawn to colleges where they already know someone…
6 Tips for an Awesome Campus Visit
I’m a big fan of campus visits - they are hands-down the best way to learn about a college. Most people start with the official campus tour, which is great. However, if you really want to make the most of your visit…