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Narrow Down Your College List
When you first started researching colleges of interest, your list may have grown substantially in length. For many reasons, you will want to narrow down your list to a manageable number of schools to apply to. Most students settle around 6-10 colleges. We know it can...
Building Your College List
When applying to college, building a college list is an essential first step. Creating this list can be confusing, especially when there are lots of voices sharing their opinions and interpretations of an ideal college experience. The truth is, college is what you...
Know What You Want From College
When applying to college, you may feel out-of-control, especially knowing that college admissions has the power to accept, deny, or waitlist your application. However, it’s important to remember that you are the customer! The same way you might research which new pair...
Next Steps for College Application Season
There’s no doubt, building a college list required a lot of research, reflection, and hard work. You know what you want and need from college, and you’ve created a college list...
There’s Still Time to Apply to College
Dear Class of 2021, Keeping life afloat during a pandemic is hard. It can feel even harder when you are trying to figure out your steps after high school. It’s okay if you...
Things to Do the Summer Before College
Congratulations, it’s official; you’re a high school graduate! With graduation said and done, you may experience mixed emotions in the time leading up to your departure for...
Narrow Down Your College List
When you first started researching colleges of interest, your list may have grown substantially in length. For many reasons, you will want to narrow down your list to a...
Building Your College List
When applying to college, building a college list is an essential first step. Creating this list can be confusing, especially when there are lots of voices sharing their opinions...
Know What You Want From College
When applying to college, you may feel out-of-control, especially knowing that college admissions has the power to accept, deny, or waitlist your application. However, it’s...
College Brag Sheet: What Is It?
With so many steps in the college search process, you may be wondering what it means to write a brag sheet. We’ve got all the information you need. A brag sheet will make it...
Is College Right for You?
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Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #1
As you begin your college application process, you may decide to apply through the Common Application. The Common Application (also known as the “Common App”) is an advanced...
Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #2
As you begin your college application process, you may decide to apply through the Common Application. The Common Application (also known as the “Common App”) is an advanced...
Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #3
As you begin your college application process, you may decide to apply through the Common Application. The Common Application (also known as the “Common App”) is an advanced...
Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #4
As you begin your college application process, you may decide to apply through the Common Application. The Common Application (also known as the “Common App”) is an advanced...
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