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College Admissions Myths: Pulling Back the Curtain
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How Attending a Military Academy Pays For College
Students who are interested in serving their country and getting a college degree would be well-advised to look into attending a military academy. Five elite United States military academies pr...
Tips For Writing A Great Common App Essay
Writing a Common App essay can make any student feel anxious and making it “great” creates even more pressure. This is especially true when the essay will help determine their admis...
What is the Common Data Set?
Have you ever wondered where all the information comes from when you research and compare colleges to each other? Or how rankings, like the U.S. News & World Report feature, are done? Looki...
A Family’s Journey To Find An Affordable College
We are so fortunate that Anna Velazco has agreed to share her daughter’s journey to find an affordable college with us! This will give you an in-depth look at one family’s focus and...
What the Pros Know: Which Type of College Consultant Can Help?
Have you noticed how many college consultants there are in the college admissions and finance area? It’s great because you can get almost any kind of help with college you need, but it can also...
6 Ways to Show a College Demonstrated Interest
Did you know that not connecting with a college prior to sending in your application can result in getting automatically deferred or waitlisted? Looking to apply for a student loan? Chec...
What is the Academic Common Market?
Is your student planning to study in a specialized field, but you’re concerned about the cost? In some cases, in-state schools don’t offer the specialty your child is interested in. Look...
How Much Should Parents Assist With College Admissions?
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