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The Ins and Outs of Building a Realistic College List
Learn about the Ins and Outs of Building a Realistic College List.
Social Media and College Admissions – Updated for 2021
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How to Understand the Financial Aid Package
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Summer Opportunities for Teens
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Applying for Private Scholarships: Three Tips
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Deferred From Your First Choice College?
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What Type of College Application Plan is Best for YOUR Teen?
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Are You Properly Prepared When Asking for Letters of Recommendation?
Updated for 2020 and the Constraints of the Coronavirus Pandemic Most college applications require two teacher recommendations. It is important to ask two teachers who know you well to write this letter. Preferably, the teachers you choose will be ones who taught you during your junior year. Usually, when asking a teacher for a recommendation, it is best to ask IN PERSON and at the beginning of the school year. Since many high schools will open the school year online, EMAIL your preferred teachers with your request. Many teachers will commit to writing a specific number of recommendation letters, and [...]
COVID-19 Impact on College Applications
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3 Tips for Applying to Private Scholarships
When to Apply for Scholarships The earliest deadlines for scholarships hit in October – well before any college application is due. Almost all are due before March – before many students will have heard from the majority of their schools. If you really want a private scholarship, you should think of the money separately from the academic application process. Scholarship money will follow wherever you go – if you’ve got it in place. To that end, make sure you know the due date of each scholarship you’re applying to – and try to get your application in early. Scholarships [...]