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Course Selection: Why Your High School Class Decisions are Important

By: Karen Miller | 09/14/20

For many high schools, course selection for the next school year begins as early as January. So, the fall is often a good time to contemplate your next steps. While electives and core classes may vary from school to school, there are a few good ...
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College Student Credit Cards: Wise Ways to Build Credit

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 09/09/20

Over 14 million students will enter college in the fall. Students will live on their own away from home, for extended periods of time.  When they arrive on campus, ...
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What Do Colleges Want to See In An Essay?

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 08/27/20

Writing a college essay that satisfies the application requirement is relatively easy. Crafting an essay that can be the tipping point in the application process, ...
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How to Make the College Interview Work for You

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 07/17/20

Historically, the college interview has always been a good way for institutions to become familiar with you - the student. With more students applying to more ...
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Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 07/16/20

As a high school student whose goal is to attend college, you might be concerned that your college resume will be sparse as academic camps, job shadowing, ...
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A Student Guide to Understanding Net Price Calculators

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 06/24/20

As you finalize your college list, there is one important step that shouldn’t be skipped before applying: using the net price calculator. If you're like most ...
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Finding a College That is a “Good Fit” for Your Academic Needs

By: Erin Barnes | 06/17/20

Are you a strong swimmer or do you prefer to wade into shallow water where the bottom is visible and footing is certain? Most people expose themselves to water and ...
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College Bound? Don't Forget Those Thank-You Notes

By: Julie Kampschroeder | 06/12/20

Congratulations high school graduates! You persevered through unprecedented times to earn your diploma and are now looking forward to college in the fall. There is ...
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How to Know if a College is Right for You: Finding Your Best Fit

By: Erin Barnes | 06/10/20

Finding a college that is truly the best fit for you can be a difficult task to accomplish. With over 3,000 colleges and universities across the country, how do you ...
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Keys to Writing a Winning College Essay

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 06/05/20

The first half of 2020 has proven to be quite a challenging time for our global community, bringing with it unprecedented health, personal, and economic hardships. As ...
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