category: college admissions
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3 best places to look for college scholarships
with college application season starting, scholarship season follows closely behind. whether you are a senior planning for the years to come or a current college student seeking additional scholarships, these sites will direct you to countless scholarships that you qualify for, for free!
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why are sat and act scores really declining?
recently, the college board announced that the latest sat scores from the class of 2015 show that 6 out of 10 graduating seniors are woefully unprepared for college. the average sat score for the class of 2015 was 1490 out of 2400, down 7 points from last year and the lowest since the test was…
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alternatives to college tours
driving and flying across the country to visit all the colleges you are interested in is not always a possibility. college visits can be expensive and it takes a lot of time to travel. if you are someone who can’t go on college visits, this post is for you. there is no need to worry!…
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what should i major in?
picking your major is an exciting process. there really is no wrong choice, and your decision depends entirely on your own strengths, interests, and dreams for the future. use this flowchart infographic to figure out what you should major in! then comment to let us know what you got.
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admissions advisors may search your social media
yup, you read that right. we technology-savvy millenials have all heard (over the sound of our own tweeting) the warning, “be careful what you post.” and it turns out, when it comes to college application season, those five words ought to be engraved onto our iphones.
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ways to make college financially feasible
for many families, the thought of paying for a college education is stressful. if you are a high school junior/senior who feels stressed about college tuitions than this post is for you.
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make your college move easier
when it comes to collecting dorm decor – i basically become a five-year-old boy given a box of legos and told to construct his dream mansion. will my single be that perfect crossover of “yoga loving, beach hippie meets bearded, urban hipster”? yes. and will i go overboard in buying things to make that happen?…
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college search: tips to find the best school for you
not sure where to begin your college search? feeling completely lost and confused? well guess what? in my humble opinion, i think that means you are actually one step ahead of the game. despite all the talk out there about a “college search,” the vast majority of college applicants never truly search for a school…
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meet myka, our new high school blogger
hi everyone! i’m myka yamasaki and i am a new high school blogger for magoosh! i am very excited to be here as prior to this i have just been hanging out way too much with my cat.
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useful starting tips when packing for college
we’re about one month away from the first wave of “goodbyes.” and chances are, if you or one of your friends is headed to a college with a semester system, you’re beginning to find the packing process just a tiny bit daunting. it’s difficult to still enjoy a healthy immersion into your summer when attempting…