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

Imagine that you are a dedicated high school teacher, one who cares about the students, makes personal connections, and meticulously prepares every lesson. Now imagine being that teacher during the fall semester, when you are asked to write in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Can Residential Colleges and Living Learning Communities Enhance Your College Experience?

By: Karen Miller | 03/22/18

When most people think about living on campus, they think about the traditional college dorm with beds bunked over desks, shared bathrooms, and a Residential ...

Safety/Level/Reach: 5 Factors in Creating the Best College List for You

By: Karen Miller | 03/16/18

Starting the college search process is often an emotional experience for students and parents alike. While some students start making lists in 8th grade, others will ...

Is College Regulated? How Accreditation Agencies Ensure a Quality Education

By: Mike Naples | 03/01/18

Earning a college degree can be as much of an investment as purchasing a car or even mortgaging a home, but what if that costly diploma doesn’t hold as much value as ...

6 Ways to Make the Most out of Your High School Summers

By: Karen Miller | 02/23/18

While writing this blog post, Alice Cooper’s song “School’s Out for Summer” has been playing on repeat in my head. I have visions of high school students running out ...

Going on a College Tour? Helpful Preparation Tips and a College Evaluation Form

By: Karen Miller | 02/09/18

With spring break just around the corner, now is a great time to start planning visits to colleges that you might be interested in attending. If you plan on taking a ...

A College Search Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities and Attention Disorders

By: Karen Miller | 02/02/18

Most parents worry about sending their son or daughter off to college. However, for those parents whose children have learning disabilities or attention disorders, ...

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