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No Need to Travel. Experience an Immersive Virtual Campus Visit!

After reading a lot of facts and figures about a college, and even scouring student-run social sights for more authenticity, can you be sure that a college is the right fit? Can you picture yourself strolling through campus? Maybe a little, but ...

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Preparation Tips for College Interviews

By: Dean Cahill | 01/10/19

Admissions interviews are a college’s best opportunity to get a complete understanding of an applicant. While the essay is given a lot of value by high schools, ...

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What to Know About Honors Colleges & Residential Colleges

By: Megan Hockenbury | 10/25/18

For students in the process of selecting and applying to colleges, it’s important to be aware of certain opportunities that aren't well publicized and aren't captured ...

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Don't Be Afraid of the College Essay - It's Your Time To Shine!

By: Dean Cahill | 10/09/18

No college application is complete without an essay. In his article Confessions of a Former Admissions Officer, Ed Boland, a former admissions officer at Yale, says ...

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Confused by “Score Choice, Superscoring, and Test Flexible”? We Can Explain.

By: Karen Miller | 05/12/18

Most people who are venturing into the college admission process have heard about the SAT and the ACT tests. For many, their knowledge ends there. Most are confused ...

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College Decision Day! Parents, Don't Be Afraid to Let Go

By: Karen Miller | 04/26/18

Decision time is just around the corner, and many students are still uncertain about which college they will attend. What makes this year even more difficult is the ...

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5 Tips for Requesting Letters of Recommendation (Helpful Form Included)

By: Karen Miller | 04/19/18

Imagine that you are a dedicated high school teacher, one who cares about the students, makes personal connections, and meticulously prepares every lesson. Now ...

Interested in a Gap Year? Why It Might Be the Best Decision for You

By: Karen Miller | 04/10/18

For many parents, it might be a daunting idea to let their son or daughter take a gap year off of school before leaving for college. Most parents worry that their ...

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SAT Subject Tests: Who Should Take Them? And When?

By: Karen Miller | 04/03/18

While most college-bound students have heard of the SAT and the ACT tests, many are unsure of what the SAT Subject Tests are, who should take them, and when they ...

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On a College’s Waitlist? The Reality of Getting Accepted

By: Karen Miller | 03/29/18

Receiving the letter that you have been waitlisted can be one of the most frustrating parts of the college admission process, especially if that letter is from your ...