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What You Need to Know About the ACT
If you are a high school junior, you should consider taking the ACT this year. Why? There are several advantages to taking the exam prior to your senior year. First of all, it will give colleges a...
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Prepare Now for the SAT
Are you starting to think about applying to college? One thing you will need to consider is whether you will take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), ACT or both. There are a few differences in how...
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3 Tips for a Successful Campus Tour
It’s never too early for high school students to start checking out colleges on their list of potential schools. A campus tour is not only a great way for students to find places they love, but also to...
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Early Action or Early Decision – Is it Right for You?
Each year, approximately 450 colleges and universities offer students the opportunity to apply through either early action or early decision. Students may be tempted to submit their applications early,...
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Fall College Guideline for High School Juniors
Welcome to your junior year of high school. The next few months will be filled with excitement as you take another step closer to graduation and the next chapter of your life – college. You may already...
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Fall College Guideline for High School Seniors
This is it! You’ve finally made it to your senior year of high school. You’re the big kid on campus and ready to take on the world. It’s hard to believe that in less than a year, you’ll be turning in...
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5 Reasons Every Student Should Volunteer
When I was in high school, I was involved in sports, theater, music and just about every campus club I could join. I immersed myself in activities I loved and knew that they would look great on my...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of College Packing
Have you seen them yet? All those color coordinated items screaming at you from the shelves in Target and Walmart just begging you to buy them. If you’re an incoming college freshman or the parent of a...
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Score Big With These Free College Test Prep Tools
Shortly after school begins this fall, high school juniors and seniors will be preparing to take their college entrance exams. Depending on the college admissions requirements, students may register...
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Summer Checklist for Rising High School Seniors
Most students look forward to the summer months when they are free from homework, tests and other school obligations. It’s a time to let loose and have a little fun, but for those who are incoming...
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College Admission Tips for Parents
My daughter will be a high school junior this year, which means the college planning process is now in full swing. It’s been about eight years since her brother traveled down this path, so although I...
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5 Amazing Colleges for Learning Disabled Students
When my son Cody was born, my husband and I had no idea that he was different from our three other children; he was a happy baby and easy to please. He would sit for hours playing with his blocks, but...
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Get Ready for College Orientation!
Over the next few weeks, students across the country will be making the trek to their chosen colleges and participating in new student orientation activities. Several colleges now mandate that freshmen...
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5 Tools for Writing College Admissions Essays
Most students dread the essay portion of their college application, especially when a college requires more than one essay. It’s not always easy for students to talk about themselves or share personal...
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Which Type of Scholarship Seeker are You?
Finding the money to finance your college dream can sometimes feel like an expedition into the great unknown, and if you aren’t prepared, you might find yourself up a creek without a paddle. It takes...
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10 Phone Apps for Incoming High School Seniors
If you are a high school junior, you’re probably already feeling some anxiety and pressure about next year. Your parents are hounding you about making a choice about which colleges to apply to, your...
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If Your Child is Stressed, You Could be Taking the Wrong Approach
I am no stranger to dealing with stressed out students. When my sons were in high school, most of their stress was associated with sports and girls. Fortunately, they both thrived on competition and...
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10 Graduation Gifts for High School Seniors
For many parents, these next few weeks will be a whirlwind of emotions; there are sure to be some tears and maybe even a few arguments, as high school seniors across the country get ready to take on...
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Are You Second-Guessing Your College Decision?
I recently purchased a new vehicle, but it wasn’t an easy process. I actually started researching possible models and taking test drives back in October. For three months, I contemplated which one...
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5 Great Mother’s Day Gifts for Students
This weekend is Mother’s Day, and if you are a graduating high school senior, it may be particularly hard on your mom this year. She’s watched you grow from a fussy baby to a rambunctious toddler to a...
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