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06/08/2017

Why a Paying Summer Job May Not Add Much Value to Your College Application

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It’s the summer before your senior year and you’re probably evaluating your options. Among those options, you might be considering getting a paying summer job. After all, maybe many of your friends are doing it or your parents are encouraging you to get a summer job with the hope that doing so wil...

05/22/2017

Rising Seniors: How to Make the Best Use of Your Summer Before All Hell Breaks Loose

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It’s coming and there’s nothing you can do about it. The idea of it probably makes you nervous and excited at the same time. After all, the unknown can be exciting, but it can also be frightening. And what exactly is that unknown? Your senior year in high school.

05/08/2017

One Thing to Know about the Upcoming Summer

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This is the time of year when many high school juniors look forward to summer “vacation.” Who can blame them? After all, images of going to the beach or lakeshore, socializing with friends, and simply hanging out are very attractive. And frankly, for many highly-stressed high school students, a nice...

05/06/2017

Six Things You Need to Ask a College Admissions Consultant

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I’ve been an independent college consultant for fourteen years. I’m very good at what I do, but I will be the first to admit that I am not an expert in everything and I am not the best fit for every family. For example, I am not a good fit for families looking at boarding schools or for students wit...

05/05/2017

Waitlist Torture: What to Expect and What to Do If You’re Waitlisted by Your Favorite College(s)

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04/21/2017

College Summer Programs – Are They Worth It?

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Many high school students wonder what college life will be like. They wonder about the social aspects and the academic challenges that will await them. Thanks to college summer programs that are offered by many top-ranking colleges and universities across the U.S., students no longer have to wonde...

04/10/2017

7 Tips for Negotiating Financial Aid for College

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These seven tips can prepare you for negotiating your financial aid package and determining how to pay for college. Remember, the effort you put into figuring out the best way to pay for school today will decrease the debt you will pay off in the future.

04/08/2017

Getting a Head Start on the Common Application – Why You Should Start This Summer

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How would you like to spend your senior year? Would you like to spend it harried, running around frantically trying to complete your college applications? Or would you rather complete your college applications early so that you can enjoy your senior year without worries of essay prompts and recommen...

04/07/2017

Creating your College List: When to Do it and How to Base Your Decision

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As a student, you’ll have difficult choices to make regarding your educational career. Certain choices like whether or not to take band with your best friend or sign up for drama classes will be easy, while other choices, such as where to apply to college, will be difficult.

02/22/2017

Class Planning for Senior Year: What to Take and Why

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It’s your senior year and you're probably feeling just as excited as you are exhausted. You don’t know what the future holds, but you’re hoping that college is your next big step. After all, you’ve paid your dues: you’ve taken the standardized tests, made good grades, volunteered when needed, and a...

02/20/2017

The summer after junior year: Things to do to bolster your college application

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The summer after your junior year does not have to be filled with stress and anxiety. You don’t have to sit around worrying and wondering if you’ve done everything you need to do to be noticed and hopefully selected by the college of your choice. In fact, if planned ahead of time, the summer after…

12/20/2016

Benefits & Downsides of Living in a Dorm

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