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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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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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Building a Four-Year Roadmap for College

Building a Four-Year Roadmap for College

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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.

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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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Myths About Scholarships

Myths About Scholarships

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Scholarships matter a lot for students headed to college because college is so expensive. But myths about scholarships hold people back from finding and applying for scholarships.

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Canadian University Admissions: The LifeLaunchr Webinar

Canadian University Admissions: The LifeLaunchr Webinar

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Applications from the U.S. to Canadian universities are soaring. Understand the Canadian University admissions system and develop a plan for applying.

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Standardized Testing: What You Need to Know

Standardized Testing: What You Need to Know

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The prospect of standardized testing is immensely stressful, and parents and students have many questions about standardized testing.

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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 Ultimate Guide to a Great College Admissions Essay

The Ultimate Guide to a Great College Admissions Essay

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For virtually every selective school, there are more students who meet the academic criteria than they can admit. A great admissions essay can help set you apart from all the others who might get in.

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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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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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Writing About COVID-19 in Your College Admission Essay

Writing About COVID-19 in Your College Admission Essay

For students applying to college using the CommonApp, there are several different places where students and counselors can address the pandemic’s impact, and those different sections have differing goals.

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Keys to a Great College Admission Essay

Keys to a Great College Admission Essay

This time of year, many students are working on college admission essays. A great essay can help you be selected over others with similar scores and grades.

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