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Tips for Common App Essay Prompt #5
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 #6
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 #7
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...
3 Key Questions On The Role of FAFSA® In Making College Affordable
As you finalize your college applications, gather resources, and complete those last checklist items, don't let the important topic of affordability and how it impacts your life...
Taking a Gap Year During the Pandemic
There are many reasons students are postponing their college plans and taking a gap year during the pandemic. For some, college is simply too costly to take on at this point in...
What to Do If You’re Undecided
If you’re someone with a lot of different interests and strengths, you may be hesitant to declare a major when you go to college. You may want to consider an undecided,...
Emerging Professions During the Pandemic
The pandemic has turned our lives upside down in so many ways, and the record-breaking unemployment may have you questioning your career options. As you reflect on your...
Waiting for Admissions Decisions
With college applications done and submitted, you may encounter both relief and anxiety as you wait for admissions news. The waiting game can be stressful, especially during a...
Virtual Campus Visits
In past years, you may have heard all about the importance of visiting colleges in-person to gain a better understanding of the campus, culture, and overall fit. With the...
2020 Reflections: Growing Stronger
There’s no need to put it lightly: 2020 was rough. You may be grieving for lost loved ones, or trying to understand the economic struggles of family members who lost their jobs....
Staying Focused During Online Classes
This year has presented many challenges for students, and there’s no doubt that distance learning is one of them. If you’ve been struggling to pay attention during online...
Applying Test-Optional: Should You Still Take the ACT or SAT?
When colleges are test-optional, they are waiving the requirement of ACT or SAT test scores, and allowing you to choose to submit them or not. With more and more schools...
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