category: college admissions
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if you didn’t get in early decision
for those who didn’t get into their early decision school, it’s going to be ok. here are a couple things you should hear.
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3 ways to impress your professor
so you’re starting college soon and you’re thinking, how do i impress my professors? here are a few things college professors are looking for in a good student.
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du-bunking the terror of college finals
i can finally say i’ve finished my first round of college finals. and to be honest, i went into it thinking i was utterly and completely doomed. i figured, over the course of the two testing weeks, i would lose all sense of self. pull so many all-nighters that i would pass for a zombie.…
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are college visits worthwhile?
it’s popular, especially junior year of high school, to go and visit colleges that you may apply to your senior year. while touring campus’s seem like a fun way to learn about a school, is it really worth the time? here are some pros and cons to consider!
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getting the most out of college essay revision
we’re about a month into the school year which means, ideally, you should be about a month into writing your college application essays.
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the 7 deadly sins of studying
have you ever endlessly studied for a test only to find out that you didn’t pass? we have all been there at one point or another. you study tirelessly and feel confident you know the material, only to not pass. it feels awful, but how do you fix it? first, analyze how your studying!
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how to stay calm during college applications
so, it’s college application season. panicking? stressed? if you are either of these things, this post is for you. my first semester senior year i applied to about 12 different colleges, so i know what it is like. here is what i learned and what i think can help you stay calm. 1) stay…
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three tips for early decision applicants
with the early decision deadline for most colleges swiftly approaching on november 1st, most ed seniors out there are probably stressing out. i vividly remember this time exactly a year ago. here is what i would tell my former self.
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college move-in day: a personal synopsis
i’m officially a “college student.” actually, let me rephrase that: i have moved in and started orientation. classes will be up and running in no time, though. and as someone who had zero clues, i thought a brief synopsis of my experience could help give those of you yet to leave a better idea of…
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private university myths debunked!
private universities are often overlooked when applying to colleges because of the many myths that surround them. if you were like, you may think applying to a private university is hopeless because of cost, size, or maybe even the type of people you think go there. let’s look at these myths a bit closer…