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Scholarships - Are they worth applying for?
It's common to hear a lot of vague yet encouraging words about how scholarships can help you pay for college…
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…
7 Possible Reasons for Unexpected Rejections
A rejection letter, especially from one of your "Possible" or "Likely" schools, can leave you scratching your head and wondering…
High School Students' Guide to Internships
As college consultants, we frequently guide students in building their skills and experience in advance of college applications…
9 Ways to Demonstrate Interest in a College
OK - So you've done your research, and decided that you really like a college. If you've read our blog on Demonstrated Interest, you know it's important…
How About a Gap Year?
I’ve seen it time and time again – motivated high school students who have always planned to attend college, but reach senior year feeling they are not ready…
Who's Reading Your Essay?
Here’s a visualization exercise I use with students before they start their college admissions essays:Imagine a college admissions representative…