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Pros and Cons of Applying Early
by Scott Anderson Early decision (ED) and early action (EA) plans can be beneficial to students — but only to those who have thought through their college options carefully and have a clear preference for one institution. Early decision versus early action Early...
USEFUL COLLEGE ADMISSION TERMS
Published by the National Association of College Admission CounselorsArticulation Agreement Formal arrangements between two or more colleges and universities that specify how courses, a general education plan, and/or major requirements transfer from one institution of...
JUNIOR year CHECKLIST
Published by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER Confirm that your courses will put you on the right track for college admission (talk to your counselor!) make a plan to take and study for the ACT and SAT. Start developing a...
Are You Starting to Look at Colleges?
Consider this advice for first-timers: (Even great students occasionally need a nudge) Sit down and discuss college plans together Research different types of colleges and universities Talk to currents students from colleges of interest Explore websites of colleges of...
SAT and ACT Preparation: Free and Low-cost resources
Rising juniors! Start your test prep over the summer or in the fall. Here are some free and low-cost opportunities (websites, portals, prep books) to prepare for the ACT and SAT. Khan Academy (SAT focused, but also useful for ACT) Khan Academy / College Board Official...
20 Indispensable reads for high school students
Summer is here, a time to relax, spend time with family, engage in fun/interesting activities, and ... read! Here's a list of 20 great books that we recommend for high school students: 1. To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee’s seminal coming-of-age story set in the...
Why “Well-Rounded” Isn’t What Colleges Want
by Jason Patel for Niche Colleges are searching for a diverse student body. They want students with different talents and interests who will make varying contributions to campus. When building a freshman class, colleges aren’t looking to accept hundreds of students...
Tips for the Class of 2022
By Dr. Gina La Monica As the class of 2021 gets ready to embark on their college adventure, the class of 2022 begins to prepare for their college admissions journey. Based on this year’s college acceptance trends, what factors will be important for the next cohort of...
Bigest bang for your buck: honors colleges at public universities
This article is for those of you who are looking into building a “smart” college list this fall. Let’s see…you want small classes, great professors, special residential living communities, school spirit and sports, a relatively large college with lots of options…all...
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