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Tag Archives: research
Continue Your Search
Another way to help you in your college search is to visit campuses. This is the best way to learn about different types of schools and to get an up close look at what really goes on at a college. … Continue reading
Helpful Tools
There’s a lot to understand about college admissions. Early in high school you can become familiar with the process by staying up to date on the latest news. Read newspaper and magazine articles, and college admissions blogs too. Get comfortable … Continue reading
Top College Search Tools
Juniors, by now you’re most likely into college search mode. Take advantage of these helpful free resources to explore your options and to help you make further progress: College Fairs: College fairs are a great way to start your search. … Continue reading
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Find Your Fit
Juniors, it’s understandable if the college search process seems overwhelming right now given the pandemic has turned our world upside down. Even though on-campus visits may not be possible there are still many ways to learn about the many choices … Continue reading
Learn How Networking Can Help You
Networking is an often used term that may not have had much significance for you up until now. But networking can be a very helpful took for your college search. Networking can help you meet new people, build new relationships … Continue reading
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Finding Your Way
Welcome back to the new school year! While everything is different, you should continue with your college search and application process. Colleges are adapting to the changes caused by the pandemic on an ongoing basis, so be sure to stay … Continue reading
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Thoughts For Rising Juniors
The college admissions process is undergoing significant changes amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The most significant change in the application evaluation process is the elimination of the standardized test score requirement. Following the announcement by many small private colleges, the University … Continue reading
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Beginning Your College Research
Juniors, the big question now may be where to begin your college research. While this process may feel a bit overwhelming, here are some helpful resources to use to start you off: College guide books including Fiske Guide to Colleges, … Continue reading
How Many Campus Visits Do You Need To Make?
You may be in the midst of campus visits as you attempt to finalize your list of schools. It’s helpful to visit a mix of schools, if possible, to identify the type of college thats a good fit for you. … Continue reading
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Attend A College Fair
Attend a college fair— what a great way to get acquainted with many colleges and universities under one roof! You can learn more about schools you’re interested in, get introduced to schools you may not be familiar with and connect … Continue reading
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