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Six Tips to Help You Cut the Cost of College by Tens of Thousands

Six Tips to Help You Cut the Cost of College by Tens of Thousands

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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.

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The Importance of the Career Center in Choosing Colleges

The Importance of the Career Center in Choosing Colleges

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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.

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Nailing the University of California Personal Insight Questions

Nailing the University of California Personal Insight Questions

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The Universities of California require you to answer four of eight University of California personal insight questions. Here's what you need to know.

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Six Questions You Should Ask on a Campus Tour

Six Questions You Should Ask on a Campus Tour

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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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Why Finding a Great Fit College Matters

Why Finding a Great Fit College Matters

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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.

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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

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Parents and students in the college application process want to know: what decision factors influence which candidates a college admits and whom it denies?

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Take a College Virtual Tour and Save Money and Time

Take a College Virtual Tour and Save Money and Time

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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.

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Concerned About the Coalition Application? Five Things You Need to Know as a Parent or Student

Concerned About the Coalition Application? Five Things You Need to Know as a Parent or Student

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The Coalition Application is one of the biggest changes in the college application process this year. Here's what it means for you.

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Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List

Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List

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The key to making a good college list is to focus on finding colleges that are good fits, rather than chasing after the highest ranked one. Most rankings are arbitrary and don’t reflect an institution's true educational quality. Focus on finding an authentic balance: of likelihood, cost, earnings, educational program, culture, and other factors.

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13 Insider Tips From College Admissions Counselors

13 Insider Tips From College Admissions Counselors

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College is a consequential decision, and the admissions process can be complex and stressful. To give families a head start, we at LifeLaunchr compiled this selection of insider tips from college admissions counselors in the country – people who have helped thousands of students find and get into great-fit schools.

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Venkates Swaminathan (Swami) is the founder and CEO of LifeLaunchr, the world's first virtual college admissions coaching platform, and a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Swami has been an executive in the education and technology industries for over 25 years. He has an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois, and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He is the father of a child in college, and in his spare time, he is a jazz and Indian classical singer and pianist.

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How Many College Admissions Essays Will I Have to Write?

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