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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...
All About NCAA Athletic Recruitment
If you’re thinking about playing sports in college, you may be considering athletic recruitment. Here we will talk more about NCAA recruitment, and how you can make the most of...
College Lingo You Should Know
When starting the college search process, you may find yourself unfamiliar with many terms and acronyms. Here’s a list of college lingo to keep in mind! Understanding the...
Making the Most of Your Senior Year
Congrats! You’ve made it to your senior year. Between college applications, standardized testing, and keeping up in your classes, we know there’s a lot happening in your final...
Your Map to the Common App
If you’re applying to college, you may have heard of the Common Application (popularly known as the “Common App”). It’s an advanced college application platform that allows you...
Finding a LGBTQIA Friendly College
When searching for a college, it’s important to find a place where you feel welcome and supported. For those who identify as LGBTQIA, there are ways to ensure a diverse and...
Balancing a Part-Time Job in High School
Tackling a part-time job in high school is a lot of work, especially when you’re trying to keep up in all your classes. However, there are ways to make sure you thrive at work...
Applying Test-Optional: Should You Still Take the ACT or SAT?
With more and more schools going test-optional, you may be wondering if you should still take the ACT or SAT. To clarify, when colleges are test-optional, they are waiving the...
Summer Before College: Things to Think About
For graduating seniors looking forward to college in the fall, you may think that your work is done. We compiled a few of our blogs that will help you plan and prepare for...
Sending Your Scores for College Credit
It’s official! You’ve made your college decision, and now you are preparing for college in the fall. If you participated in AP courses or dual enrollment, it’s important to make...
Getting Ready for College Application Season
When starting your college applications, you may feel overwhelmed by the task at hand. To relieve this pressure, be sure to take this process one step at a time. Here we will...
Choosing Dorm Life
If there’s one thing students get excited about, it’s dorm life. What’s not to love? It’s basically summer camp minus the sunburns and outdoor showers. Plus, this is probably...
Move-In Day Tips
Move-in day is marked as the long awaited beginning of your college career, and in truth, it takes a bit of planning to make sure things run smoothly. Check out these tips to...
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