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How to Create a College List

How to Create a College List

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Building a college list is one of the most critical parts of the college application process, ensuring that college doesn't turn into a $200,000 mistake.

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  • Personalized expert coaching with all aspects of the college admissions process.
  • Award-winning tools to keep you on track and help you find colleges and scholarships.
  • Expert answers to your questions.
  • A month-by-month roadmap through all four years of high school.
  • Reminders of deadlines for college applications, tests, scholarships, and more.
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How to Ask For a Letter of Recommendation for College Admissions

How to Ask For a Letter of Recommendation for College Admissions

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A good letter of recommendation, especially in the shadow of COVID-19. can be a real difference-maker in college applications. Here's what you need to know about asking for a letter of recommendation.

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  • Personalized expert coaching with all aspects of the college admissions process.
  • Award-winning tools to keep you on track and help you find colleges and scholarships.
  • Expert answers to your questions.
  • A month-by-month roadmap through all four years of high school.
  • Reminders of deadlines for college applications, tests, scholarships, and more.
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Stay On Track for College Admissions Through the Coronavirus Pandemic

Stay On Track for College Admissions Through the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Get up-to-date information and resources to stay on track for college admissions amidst the changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Personalized expert coaching with all aspects of the college admissions process.
  • Award-winning tools to keep you on track and help you find colleges and scholarships.
  • Expert answers to your questions.
  • A month-by-month roadmap through all four years of high school.
  • Reminders of deadlines for college applications, tests, scholarships, and more.
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How Many College Admissions Essays Will I Have to Write?

How Many College Admissions Essays Will I Have to Write?

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As the number of colleges students apply to continues to grow, the number of college admissions essays students have to write goes up as well. If you're a sophomore or junior (or the parent of one) starting to think about college applications, you might be wondering: "How many college admissions essays will I have to write?"

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  • Personalized expert coaching with all aspects of the college admissions process.
  • Award-winning tools to keep you on track and help you find colleges and scholarships.
  • Expert answers to your questions.
  • A month-by-month roadmap through all four years of high school.
  • Reminders of deadlines for college applications, tests, scholarships, and more.
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Building Your Brand for College Admissions

Building Your Brand for College Admissions

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Brand-building for college is about understanding your strengths and weaknesses and finding a way to express that authentic self in your application.

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  • Personalized expert coaching with all aspects of the college admissions process.
  • Award-winning tools to keep you on track and help you find colleges and scholarships.
  • Expert answers to your questions.
  • A month-by-month roadmap through all four years of high school.
  • Reminders of deadlines for college applications, tests, scholarships, and more.
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Nine Tips to Make College Admissions Less Stressful

Nine Tips to Make College Admissions Less Stressful

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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.

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  • Award-winning tools to keep you on track and help you find colleges and scholarships.
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  • A month-by-month roadmap through all four years of high school.
  • Reminders of deadlines for college applications, tests, scholarships, and more.
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Gap Years: Here’s What You Need to Know

Gap Years: Here’s What You Need to Know

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February is Gap Year Exploration Month. Gap years have become increasingly common. Here's what you need to know before getting started.

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  • Award-winning tools to keep you on track and help you find colleges and scholarships.
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  • A month-by-month roadmap through all four years of high school.
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Financial Aid Award Letters: What You Need to Know

Financial Aid Award Letters: What You Need to Know

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Financial Aid Award letters from universities are misleading and difficult to understand. Here's what you need to know about them.

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  • A month-by-month roadmap through all four years of high school.
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Five Tips on Choosing High School Courses Wisely for College Admissions

Five Tips on Choosing High School Courses Wisely for College Admissions

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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.

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  • Personalized expert coaching with all aspects of the college admissions process.
  • Award-winning tools to keep you on track and help you find colleges and scholarships.
  • Expert answers to your questions.
  • A month-by-month roadmap through all four years of high school.
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Five Tips on Building a Realistic College Financial Plan

Five Tips on Building a Realistic College Financial Plan

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If you've got a student in middle or high school, here are five tips to help you get started on your college financial plan today!

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Your Guide to Maximizing Financial Aid

Your Guide to Maximizing Financial Aid

College can cost upwards of $80,000 a year. Maximizing financial aid and qualifying for scholarships is critical. Here's how the system works.

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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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  • A month-by-month roadmap through all four years of high school.
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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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What Families Need to Know About College Financial Aid

What Families Need to Know About College Financial Aid

Student loan debt in the U.S. now exceeds $1.5 trillion dollars. Parents and students need to know how college financial aid works.

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