College Admission — Blog
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4 Important Ways to Do Research on a College's Website
One big part of the college search is exploring college websites. Use this advice to help you find the information you need from these important sources.
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Searching for Cars or Colleges: Look Under the Hood
Car shopping and the college search aren't that different. Does that surprise you? All you have to do is look under the hood of each to find what you need.
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How to Find Colleges to Pursue Multiple Interests
Just because you declare a major in college doesn't mean you'll focus on only one interest. Here's how to find schools that let you pursue multiple fields.
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The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Use CollegeXpress
If you're not part of the CollegeXpress community yet, you're missing out! Here are the top five ways we make your college and scholarship search easier.
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Top Tips for Revising Your College Admission Essays
You wrote your college essay! Now you have to revise it to make it better. This quick guide from an essay expert can make the editing process easier.
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Top 3 Tips for Finding Extracurricular Activities in High School
Struggling to find impressive high school extracurriculars? Check out one student's advice to help you think outside the box and find activities you enjoy.
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Do You Need to Spend Money on a College Counselor?
There's a lot of pressure with college apps and admission. A private counselor could help you with the process, so let's talk about the admission benefits.
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The Top 5 Do's and Don'ts for Letters of Recommendation
Whether you need a recommendation for college, an internship, or a job, you need to request it early for your recommenders. Here are some do's and don'ts!
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The Importance of Storytelling on Your College Application
Your college application should be the ultimate story about you! Here's how to tell your story from beginning to end beyond your admission essay.
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How to Get Past Your Dream College to Appreciate Others
Many students have a dream college they get stuck on long before starting the admission process. Here are ways to get past it and appreciate other schools.
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