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Choosing the Right Fit
The month of April is crucial for high school seniors as college decision deadlines begin to approach. Now that the acceptance letters...
Abdullah Gackou
Apr 161 min read
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Understanding Financial Aid Packages
Receiving a financial aid package from a college is an exciting but often overwhelming part of the college decision process. A college’s...
Donovin Lindsay
Apr 22 min read
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Is Going to School Out of State Worth It?
For many students, going to college in their home state is the obvious choice. Whether it’s due to lower tuition costs, familiarity, or...
Matthew Foreman
Mar 112 min read
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Embracing the Cold Start
When I was in college, February always seemed to drag on forever. The cold felt endless, the days were short, and the promise of spring...
Benjamin Varghese
Feb 212 min read
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Handling College Acceptance, Waitlist, and Rejection
Receiving college decisions can be an emotional rollercoaster for both students and their families. Whether it’s an acceptance, waitlist,...
Donovin Lindsay
Feb 72 min read
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New Year, New Opportunity
It’s the New Year – which means New Year’s resolutions and goals to accomplish this year seems to be all people are talking about....
Mackenzie Kirsch
Jan 242 min read
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College Financial Literacy: The Importance of Budgeting
College is an exciting time for many, but it also comes with financial challenges that require careful planning. Learning and...
Abdullah Gackou
Jan 31 min read
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Halfway Point
With the first semester completed, it's important to pat yourself on the back for getting through it. Whether you did your best or just...
Benjamin Varghese
Dec 20, 20241 min read
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College Advisors vs High School Advisors
In high school, your advisor, often referred to as a guidance counselor, will be very different from an academic advisor in college. In...
Matthew Foreman
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Early Action vs Early Decision
As someone who has worked in college admissions, I've seen many students wrestle with the decision between  Early Action  and Early...
Donovin Lindsay
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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Make The Time
Often or not, you find yourself busy with homework, tests or all of the above. Do you find yourself inching closer to the due date, with...
Benjamin Varghese
Oct 28, 20242 min read
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How Do I Talk to Admissions Counselors?
It is extremely easy to get overwhelmed at college fairs, but your biggest resource and support should be the admissions counselors that...
Katarina Avis
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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Why Attending College Fairs is a Game-Changer
Having worked in college admissions, and having spent countless hours behind the table at college fairs, I can tell you firsthand how...
Donovin Lindsay
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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First Day of Class
The first day of class, annoying teachers, old friends coming back, a season of tests, something that every student dreads, at least,...
Benjamin Varghese
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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The Value of Internships
The Value of Internships I believe Internships can be extremely valuable for both high school and college students. They provide valuable...
Matthew Foreman
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Navigating Your New Student Orientation
As summer moves from July to August, it seems as though the first week of college classes will be here before we know it. But before that...
Mackenzie Kirsch
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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Starting Your College Search – A Guide for High School Students
As someone who has worked in college admissions for years, I've seen firsthand how the college search process can be both exciting and...
Donovin Lindsay
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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Choose The Right Professor
College is a time where you embark on your journey to higher education, and while one might be excited about dorming, making new friends...
Benjamin Varghese
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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The Syllabus
One thing that doesn't get talked about enough is the importance of a syllabus. You don't want to be a victim of the most humbling three...
Matthew Foreman
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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You Need A Summer Job
Summer is a time we all look forward to as the school year ends, a time filled with vacations, hangouts, and plenty of sleep to catch up...
Benjamin Varghese
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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