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The Top 10 Questions You Should Ask the Financial Aid Office

Each college has its own financial aid policies. Be sure to ask the financial aid office these questions...

6 College Essay Topics to Avoid and What Not to Write About

What I wish I had known before entering the college application process

7 Steps to Achieving Higher Education Goals

The Gap Year: When Taking a Year Off Makes Perfect Sense

Instead of making the direct leap from high school to college, some choose the road less traveled: the gap year.

Soft Skills; the College Admission Process

Before you embark on the college admissions process, try to further develop your soft skills.

Choosing an Independent College Counselor

Applying to college—not to mention figuring out which schools best suit you—is a daunting task. Now that you’ve decided not to shoulder the burden alone, you have another choice to make: whom should you hire?

Recommendation Letter for College: Plan For Your Teacher Recommendations

Choose teachers who know you well and like you! Pick teachers who have taught you either junior or senior years. English teachers tend to write well, so they are usually a good bet. An academic teacher who has also known you outside the classroom [...]

The college consultant

Every year, amid fierce competition, a talented crop of high school seniors vie for coveted spots at prestigious colleges. Some of these students have an additional advantage over their high-achieving peers: private college consultants to help the [...]

The College Admissions Essay: Dos and Don’ts

Here are tips for writing an excellent college admissions essay.

5 College Application Mistakes to Avoid

The college application process can be a daunting task for many students. It requires a lot of time, effort, and attention to detail to ensure that your application is as strong as possible. However, even with the best intentions, mistakes can happen [...]

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