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College Admissions
Building Your Brand for College Admissions
Brand-building for college is about understanding your strengths and weaknesses and finding a way to express that authentic self in your application.
Nine Tips to Make College Admissions Less Stressful
College admissions doesn’t have to be extremely stressful. High school is when students learn about the adult they’ll be, and find a good-fit college.
Five Tips on Choosing High School Courses Wisely for College Admissions
The high school courses you take, and the grades you get on them, are the most important part of your applications to colleges. Here are some tips to help you choose wisely.
Building a Four-Year Roadmap for College
College planning really starts in freshman year, so building a four-year roadmap for college is very important. For students, freshman year in high school is when grades and courses start to matter, in the sense that someone at a university will see them and might use them to make a decision about their admissions. For parents, it’s when you’ve got to start helping your child make good decisions about how to use their time. It’s also when saving money for college becomes critically important.
Six Tips to Help You Cut the Cost of College by Tens of Thousands
While the benefits of a college education outweigh the costs by a lot, the cost is daunting. Here are six tips on how you can cut the cost of college by tens of thousands of dollars.
The Importance of the Career Center in Choosing Colleges
Career centers on campus are an under-utilized resource. They can make the difference between an education that pays off vs. one that doesn’t.
Why Finding a Great Fit College Matters
College admissions isn’t just about getting in, it’s about finishing and thriving in life. That’s why it matters that you find a great fit college.
Take a College Virtual Tour and Save Money and Time
Visiting colleges can be expensive. Between airfare or gas, hotel rooms, rental cars, parking and food, you could end up spending thousands of dollars. So before you fly, travel in the virtual world. College virtual tours can be a great way to screen colleges and find your fit.
Building a Compelling College Application Portfolio: Four Keys
Here’s how to focus students’ attention on a few areas of interest and aptitude and build an outstanding college application portfolio.