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Admission Essay Writing Strategies: Make Your Ambitions Work for You

by Leslie Anglesey

Depending on how you look at it, writing a college admission essay is one of the easiest hard part (or the hardest easy part!) of your college applications. read more

Application Timeline

by CollegeXpress

A year seems like a long time, but as you go through the college application process, you may find the months fly by--there is a lot to do! Fortunately, with some careful planning, you can tackle all of your school work, apply to schools, and even have some fun along the way. read more

Top 10 Admission Mistakes

by Michael K. McKeon

Avoiding these 10 potential pitfalls will definitely help you in the admission process, not to mention save you from dealing with the repercussions, when you would rather be picking out posters for your freshman dorm than scrambling to figure out a plan B . . . read more

An Insider Look at Holistic Applications

by Jessica Tomer

Doris Davis, a 30-year veteran of the admission game, shares some of her top tips for making college applications stand out. The key is thinking about the application they way admission counselors think about it: holistically. read more

Making the Final College Decision

by Courtney Sollie

Receiving multiple college admission offers is a wonderful thing--until you can't choose between them! Don't get stressed. Just think it through and follow these tips. read more

Top 10 Application Essay Do's and Don'ts

by CollegeXpress

Our top 10 admission essay/personal statement do's and don'ts! read more

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Should I wait a year before college so I can receive in-state tuition?

You need to check with the state in which you want in-state tuition to see what the rules are. For instance, some states require that you graduate from a high school in that state.read more

How influential is a "name-brand" school?

A "name-brand" school can play a part in the connections you develop. The name of your school will open doors for you, and a strong network of alums in high places will give you opportunities that those from non-brand name schools might not get exposure to.read more

Will a dual enrollment during high school increase my chances of being accepted into a university when I graduate?

Dual enrollment is done in many ways: by taking courses given at the high school that are sponsored by a college or university and offer college credit or by enrolling (with permission from the high school) in a few courses at a local community college while still enrolled in high school. read more

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