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An (often) Overlooked Part of College Applications
As a college applicant, you will probably spend hours pouring over your essays and your apps, making lists of requirements and deadlines and studying diligently for tests…
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…
Resisting the Frenzy - A Timely Reminder
As seniors collect acceptance and denial letters, and juniors are gearing up to dive into their college search, Frank Bruni from the New York Times gives us a timely reminder that the college you attend does not define who you are…
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…
Your College Search: Beware of These Websites
With the abundance of college related websites available, it can be hard to know which are trusted sources. While many sites do exist to provide free, accurate, objective information…