April

Five Tips on Building a Realistic College Financial Plan

Five Tips on Building a Realistic College Financial Plan

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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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

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

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

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

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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Take a College Virtual Tour and Save Money and Time

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.

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Building a Compelling College Application Portfolio: Four Keys

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.

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College Admissions in the U.K. for U.S. Families: The LifeLaunchr Webinar

College Admissions in the U.K. for U.S. Families: The LifeLaunchr Webinar

LifeLaunchr coach Amy Garrou and Venkates Swaminathan's webinar, which walked families through what you need to know to apply for college admissions in the U.K, is an invaluable resource for parents with rising juniors and seniors, as well as for their teens. Here is the recording.

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Five Reasons to Work With a College Admissions Coach

Five Reasons to Work With a College Admissions Coach

A great college admissions coach can help reduce the stresses of applying to college and make the process much easier to navigate.

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Acing the SAT and ACT: What You Need to Know

Acing the SAT and ACT: What You Need to Know

Standardized testing is stressful for many students and parents because it has such high stakes. At many U.S. and international universities, test scores are a major factor in admissions decisions. But taking a standardized test like the SAT or ACT doesn't have to be stressful and scary.

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Questions You Should Ask on a Campus Tour

Questions You Should Ask on a Campus Tour

Campus tours are important in choosing your college. Here are questions you should be asking at a campus tour.

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WEBINAR: Choose Your Major WISELY AND Craft a Compelling “Why Major” Essay

WEBINAR: Choose Your Major WISELY AND Craft a Compelling “Why Major” Essay

LifeLaunchr's insightful webinar to help choose your major and create a compelling "Why Major" essay for college applications.

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Webinar: Learn to Write Engaging College Application Essays!

Webinar: Learn to Write Engaging College Application Essays!

Join our exclusive webinar and master the art of crafting compelling college application essays that set you apart!

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Think College Costs Are Going Up? You May be Wrong

Think College Costs Are Going Up? You May be Wrong

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

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 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.

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Filling Out the FAFSA: Your Guide

Filling Out the FAFSA: Your Guide

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

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