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Burnout in College
With overextended schedules, distracting media, heavy course loads, and financial pressure, it’s no wonder that college students are experiencing burnout. What is burnout? It’s a...
Benefits of Trade Schools
Though a traditional four-year college or university may seem like the right choice for many students, trade schools are worth keeping on your radar. Trade schools, also known as...
A FAFSA Guide for the First-Time Applicant
You’ve probably heard about the FAFSA...but what exactly is it? Our guide for the first-time FAFSA applicant will break it down for you. First things first, the acronym FAFSA...
Guía Detallada para Llenar el Formulario FAFSA
Probablemente ha oído que debería llenar la solicitud FAFSA… pero qué es exactamente? El acrónimo FAFSA es un acrónimo inglés que significa "Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal...
All About Pre-College Summer Programs
A summer program is very similar to summer school, but typically takes place at a college or university. These programs allow you to pursue your interests during your...
Transforming Your College List Mindset
Your college list is a list of schools you are interested in applying to. Do some of the schools on your list make you cringe? The surprising truth is that a lot of students...
Applying to College with a GED
There are plenty of reasons why people pursue a GED (General Education Diploma) in lieu of a high school diploma. Whether you’ve already earned your GED or you’re considering...
Managing Stress in College
If you’re an overwhelmed college student, you may accept chronic stress as a normal part of your daily life. It’s a completely valid response when adjusting to a new...
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Benefits of Articulation Agreements
Articulation agreements, also known as transfer agreements, are formal partnerships between two or more colleges. They document a clear path from one program to another. In other words, these partnerships make it...