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CollegeXpress: A Resource Your Students Can Rely On

CollegeXpress is a premier resource for the college and scholarship search process that your students should be using now. Here are the top reasons why!

by CollegeXpress

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Scholarships 101: Getting Free Money for College

You know you need scholarships for college, but you may not know where to start. This introduction to the scholarship search will set you up for success!

by Julia Quinn-Szcesuil

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6 Tips for Retaining a Foreign Language After High School

Struggling to retain the foreign language you learned in high school? Practice your writing and speaking skills for college and beyond with these fun tips.

by Hailey Myers

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How to Work on Your Academic Weaknesses in High School

Everyone has one subject in high school they don't like much, and usually that's your toughest class to get through. Here's how to strengthen your skills.

by Shivani Ekkanath

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How to Get Financial Aid for College: The Ultimate Guide

Getting financial aid to pay for school can make or break your college plans. Here's a comprehensive guide on all the different types of aid available.

by Jessica McCann

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How to Be Awesome at College: A Student's Cheat Sheet

Are you ready for college? Here are our top tips for kicking butt and taking names on campus, from academics to socializing and everything in between!

by CollegeXpress

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How Students Can Celebrate and Acknowledge Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a federal holiday all students should know about and celebrate. Here are the basics and some ideas for participating this June 19th.

by Dr. Ciera Graham

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3 Great Benefits of Attending a Women’s College

Women’s colleges offer many opportunities and benefits to their students. Here are just a few reasons you may want to add them to your college list.

by Gracie O'Brian; CollegeXpress

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Student Financial Aid Guide: All About Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

Scholarships, grants, and loans: What are they all about, and which ones should you use to pay for college? We break down each option for you here!

by Dan Bi Han; Sophia Skwarchuk

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Give Your Nursing Career a Boost by Volunteering

Looking for ways to get a leg up in your future career as a nurse? Volunteer work could be your ticket.

by Jasmine Howard

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Important Tips Autistic Students Need for Transitioning to College

Students with learning differences face additional challenges in the college search and readiness process. Here's how they can ensure a smooth transition.

by Eric Endlich, PhD

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Important Things to Know About Test–Optional Admission and Socioeconomic Status

Many students still feel pressure to submit test scores even if a college is test-optional. Here's how to decide what to do based on your socioeconomic status.

by Matt Larriva

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5 Great Reasons to Consider Attending an HBCU

Historically Black Colleges and Universities have a lot to offer and welcome students of all races and backgrounds. Here's why you should consider applying!

by Saleema Diallo

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How AI Is Shaping the Workforce for New Graduates, Part 2

While AI isn't taking over the world, it is changing the workforce. In part two of this series, we delve deeper into its impact on the postgrad job market.

by Roman Shvidun

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10 Great Academic and Professional Groups for Women

In honor of Women’s History Month, check out some organizations young women can join in high school and college that support academic and career success.

by Laura Wallace

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Why It’s Important to Think Beyond Gender Stereotypes in College Majors

Even today, there are jobs often stereotyped by gender. But you can break the norm and pursue whatever career path you dream of. Here's what to know.

by Pamela Donnelly

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Five Ways Parents Can Be Helpful in the College Search

The college search is a major process for your student, but it’s hard to know when to step in and when to back off. Here’s some helpful advice!

by Callie McGill

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Q&A: Internship and Career Prep Advice for Students of Color

We teamed up with AiLun Ku from The Opportunity Network to share advice on internships and career planning for students of color. Read our interview here!

by CollegeXpress

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7 Big Mistakes Graduate School Applicants Should Avoid

Some mistakes can send your grad school applications straight to the trash. Avoid these faux pas or you'll stand out to admissions for the wrong reasons!

by Donald C. Martin; Kevin M. Kiley

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The Top 5 Things to Consider Before Studying Abroad

If study abroad is in your future, here's how to determine what program to choose, where to go and for how long, what you'll need to pay for, and more.

by Emily Rogan