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How to Know When Your College List Is Final

Finalizing a list of colleges to apply to is a lot of pressure! Here's how to make sure you end up with a list you're proud of with schools that suit all your needs

by Tamar Lilienthal

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Our Best Advice for the International Student’s University Search

Applying to US colleges as an international student can be overwhelming. Navigate any challenge with our best advice on admission, financial aid, and more.

by CollegeXpress

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Why and How You Can Get Into Research in High School

Conducting a research project in high school can give you a huge leg up on college applications. Here's why it's important and how to find opportunities.

by Stephen Turban

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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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How to Make Transferring Colleges as Seamless as Possible

Making the decision to transfer colleges is tough, but deciding when is even tougher. Read on to find out when the right time to transfer is—and why.

by Abby Curtis

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The Ultimate Guide to College Admission Questions

Admission counselors are some of the most helpful people along the college process. Ask these questions to optimize your interactions with them.

by Phoebe Bain

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Rejected From Your Favorite Colleges? Here's What You Can Do

If you’ve read too many letters from colleges that start with “We regret to inform you,” all hope is not lost! Here’s what you can do to make a new plan.

by Oluwafeolami Awe-Joseph

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College Admission Tests: Everything You Need to Know

Get ready to have your mind blown by acronyms. This is everything you need to know about standardized tests related to college admission.

by CollegeXpress

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How to Use Great Independent Projects for Art Scholarships

The beauty of applying to scholarships as an art student is you've already done most of the work. Here's how to use your art projects to win money for college.

by Natalie Johnson

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How to Use College Recruitment Emails to Your Advantage

Getting a million messages from colleges can be annoying, but they do have a purpose. If you keep these steps in mind, you can turn them to your advantage.

by Russel Anderson

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5 Great YouTube Channels by Students for College Prep

We spend hours on YouTube, so why not throw in some helpful college prep videos into the mix? Here are five awesome channels run by female college students.

by Hailey Myers

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10 Spooky Halloween–Themed Scholarships to Win Throughout the Year

It's spooky season once again, and we're trick or treating for scholarships! Check out these Halloween-themed awards with deadlines throughout the year.

by Kelli Dolan

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How to Handle Different Grad School Admission Decisions

The three grad school admission decisions usually offered are acceptance, denial, or placement on a waiting list. Here's what to do in each situation.

by Donald C. Martin

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The Hardest Admission Interview Questions

What do you do when an admission interviewer throws you a curveball? Find out what the hardest admission interview questions are and how to answer them!

by Orly Michaeli

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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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Top 10 Facts About Scholarships You Need to Know

There’s a lot you should know about scholarships before you start applying for them. Let's start with these 10 facts you may not have known before now.

by Claire Carter

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University Admission Exams for International Students: The Ultimate Guide

Planning to attend university in the US? Learn about potential SAT and ACT requirements and English-language proficiency tests you may have to take here.

by Jessica McCann; Kelli Dolan

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Stay Sharp This Summer Without Breaking the Bank

Worried about how expensive a pre-college program might be? We've got you covered. Here are great tuition-free and financial aid supported programs to consider.

by CollegeXpress

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10 Important Things to Consider Before Applying to College

The college search and admission process gives you a lot to think about, but these 10 things are crucial to consider before you send in your applications.

by Carolina Jacobs

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My Best Advice for Navigating Your Campus Visits

Campus visits are one of the most important (and potentially most stressful) parts of applying to college. Here's my best advice for navigating them!

by Rebecca Barer