preparing for college

20 articles tagged with "preparing for college"

7 Things to Avoid Going Into Your Freshman Year

Your first semester of college may seem scary. Luckily, you're not the first student on this journey. Here's what to avoid to make freshman year easier.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, Georgia Institute of Technology

10 Things You Need to Know How to Do Before Going to College

Transitioning from high school to college can be difficult. Learn how to do these 10 helpful things before your first year to make your life easier!

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

A Smart Checklist to Prep for Your First Year of College

Preparing for college now will save you both time and stress in the long run. Here's everything you should do this summer to get ready for freshman year!

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

How to Get Ahead in High School With Dual Enrollment Credit

Dual enrollment is great for bringing academics to the next level. Here's how you can get ahead by taking college-level courses for credit in high school.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

6 Fun Ways to Prepare for Your First Year of College

College-bound students have a right to be enthusiastic—and a little nervous! Here's how to channel that energy to prepare for your first year on campus.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Should I Worry About Planning for College During My First Year of High School?

Should you be worried about college when you're just starting high school? No! But our experts say you should be thinking about it at least a little bit.

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Director of Communications, The Commonwealth School

The Summertime 7: Super Strategies for Seniors

Going off to college this fall? Congratulations! You deserve some R&R this summer, but you should also use the next few months to get ready for freshman year.

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Author, College Admission Expert, Valley Prep Tutoring Services

College Planning Tips Every Student Should Know About

The best way to maintain your course toward college is to create a schedule and break it down over your four high school years. Here's how!

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Managing Editor, Peterson's

4 Important Lessons From High School to Take With You to College

There are many new things to learn in college, but students can still apply some of their successful high school academic techniques. Here's what to know!

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Writer, Varsity Tutors

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before College

There's no shame in needing help, but sometimes you don't know what advice you need. Here's everything you'll want to know before going off to college.

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Freelance Writer

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