category: college admissions
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four things you never knew about college admissions
the college admissions process has become increasingly mysterious over the years. why are debate champions with 2400s getting rejected? how come some kids get into harvard, but not into big state schools with higher acceptance rates? what’s the deal?
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dealing with parents during college apps
chances are, if you’re approaching senior year, you’ve had a few college-oriented conversations with your parents that feel somewhat like the following: and if you’re sitting there thinking, “nope, i can’t relate to that” … just wait. there is something about the application season that can turn even the most easy-going of parents into half-crazed…
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college application tips
it’s summer, which means it’s time for beach, pool, sleeping in, vacation, road trips, afternoon movie marathons, summer jobs, and….college applications. if, in about a year from now, you are dreaming of clutching an acceptance letter to your dream school in your triumphant fist, then it’s time to start thinking about your applications (if you…
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what to consider when creating your first college schedule
creating your first college schedule can seem complicated and overwhelming. there are so many classes to choose from and on top of that, you have to successfully arrange them all so they fit perfectly into your week.
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top 5 tips for talking to ncaa coaches
amidst all of the tests, the homework assignments, the figuring out of your future, it can feel particularly daunting to approach ncaa coaches – but it doesn’t have to. below you will find some key tips (things that i wish i would have understood beforehand) to help smooth out the ups and downs of athletic…
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college admissions essay: top tips for making a statement colleges will remember (in a good way)
the college admissions essay is a daunting task for most students. many students have never been asked to do this type of writing before or have never engaged in the deep introspection such an essay requires. it’s a lot of pressure. i hear you. so how can you make the job easier? check out my…
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the pros and cons of greek life
to rush or not to rush? that is the question. and as a lost, confused, naïve, soon-to-be freshman, i decided to do some research so i could find out whether or not greek life is for me. here are some of the most important pros and cons to rushing. pros instant community many people…
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your post-high school responsibilities
while we graduates bask in the beauty of our freedom, it’s easy to let slip everything that we’re still responsible for. yes, we’re settled in on where we’re going to school. but what about those next steps? it’s never too early to begin preparing for your introduction to college life.
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5 ways to earn college credit before stepping foot on campus
useful tips for getting a head start on college and saving money on tuition. in may, a new report announced that the class of 2015 was the most indebted in u.s. history, with graduates leaving school with an average of $35,051 in debt. on a ten-year repayment plan, that amounts to a payment of $400…
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distinguishing between ncaa recruitment periods
one of the absolute worst parts of the recruitment process is merely trying to decipher the ncaa’s policies on when you can and cannot do things.