College Admissions

LifeLaunchr’s AI-Powered College Profiles and Tools: Webinar

LifeLaunchr’s AI-Powered College Profiles and Tools: Webinar

Join us to explore how LifeLaunchr's revolutionary tools, featuring College Profiles can revolutionize the college research process.

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The Eight Factors College Admissions Officials Look for in Your Application

The Eight Factors College Admissions Officials Look for in Your Application

Understand the admissions factors college admissions officials consider in an student to build a great application.

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Tips for College Essay Writers

Tips for College Essay Writers

Jane Hirschhorn offers practical tips for moving through the college essay writing process with ease and confidence.

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How to Choose Your College

How to Choose Your College

In the spring of senior year, students receive decisions from colleges. Here are LifeLaunchr's tips for making your college decision wisely.

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How to Research Colleges

How to Research Colleges

Researching colleges systematically and carefully is critical to building a list that genuinely fits the student.

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Showcase Your Extracurricular Activities

Showcase Your Extracurricular Activities

Explaining a student’s extracurricular activities is an integral part of the holistic admissions process at U.S. universities. Here's what you need to know.

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Questions You Should Ask on a Campus Tour

Questions You Should Ask on a Campus Tour

Most campus tours will focus on amenities and prestige factors But as a parent helping your child, here are questions you should be asking at a campus tour.

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Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List

Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List

To make a good college list, focus on finding good fits, rather than chasing after the highest-ranked colleges. Rankings are arbitrary.

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How You Can Thrive During Remote Learning

How You Can Thrive During Remote Learning

Last spring taught us some lessons about thriving with remote learning. Here are keys to success with online education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Using Summer Wisely to Get Started on College Admissions

Using Summer Wisely to Get Started on College Admissions

Summer vacation can be a moment to take a break after an intense school year. But it's also a time to really focus on college admissions and college planning.

Here's a great list of things parents and students can do over the summer!

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Discover the surprising truth about college costs: contrary to popular belief, they have been on a downward trend in recent years.

 LifeLaunchr’s High School Research Program: Webinar

 LifeLaunchr’s High School Research Program: Webinar

Empowering Tomorrow’s Minds is offered in partnership with the International Research Institute and Prof. Malkin of Duke University.

Filling Out the FAFSA: Your Guide

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The Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the basis on which colleges decide financial aid, so it is important students and parents fill them out.

Summer Planning for College Readiness and Career Discovery: Webinar

Summer Planning for College Readiness and Career Discovery: Webinar

Embark on a journey of self-discovery! Learn how strategic summer planning can boost college readiness and unveil exciting career paths.

LifeLaunchr’s AI-Powered College Profiles and Tools: Webinar

LifeLaunchr’s AI-Powered College Profiles and Tools: Webinar

Join us to explore how LifeLaunchr's revolutionary tools, featuring College Profiles can revolutionize the college research process.

Your Guide to College and Outside Scholarships: Webinar

Your Guide to College and Outside Scholarships: Webinar

This webinar will walk you through how you can find out and apply for merit scholarships.