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Counselor Tips for Student and Parent/Guardian Harmony: A Podcast Recap - illustration of parents and counselor talking to student at round table with headphones on

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Navigating College Choices: Counselor Tips for Student and Parent/Guardian Harmony

Abby deSilva: May 29, 2024

This blog post is a recap of an Inside College Admissions podcast episode, hosted by Scoir. Listen to the podcast episode here.

Podcast Counselors

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

Karen Miller: May 28, 2024

For many parents/guardians, it might be a daunting idea to let their student take a gap year off of school before leaving for college. Most parents...

College Admissions and Applications College Search and Discovery Students Parents and Guardians

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College vs University [And Other Higher Education Institutions]

Peter Van Buskirk: May 23, 2024

Sorting through higher education options can be like choosing from diverse menu offerings at a great restaurant. You can order fish or steak. What...

Standardized Tests

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A Successful Strategy for Applying to College Scholarships

Julie Kampschroeder: May 22, 2024

By the summer between your junior and senior year of high school, you have likely figured out that every step of the college admissions process...

College Admissions and Applications Students

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

Karen Miller: May 21, 2024

College decision time is here, and many students are still uncertain about which college they will attend. What makes this year even more difficult...

College Admissions and Applications Courses and Academics Parents and Guardians

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The Best Ways to Get Out in Front of Learning Differences

Peter Van Buskirk: May 17, 2024

A critical element of your college application is your ability to bring clarity to the interpretation of your academic record. In other words, when...

Courses and Academics Students Parents and Guardians