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How Can I Help Students Apply to Reach Colleges?

Not all students will get into the college of their dreams. Here's some expert advice on how to help students wanting to apply to reach colleges.

by Stuart Nachbar; Betsy F. Woolf; Heather Johnson; Gail Meyer; K. Patricia Aviezer, MS

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7 Insider Tips to Help High School Underclassmen Succeed in AP Courses

Taking an Advanced Placement course in ninth or 10th grade can be challenging, but many students do so successfully! Read advice from one of them here.

by Hunter Maguire

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How to Tell If a College Is Right for You

How can you tell if a college or university is right for you? Find out the right questions to ask yourself on CollegeXpress.

by Sara Karnish

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How Can I Help Students Build Their College Lists?

The college admission process begins with building a good college list. Here's some expert advice to help your students start the college search.

by Tom Kleese; Betsy F. Woolf; Ann Herbener; Suzan Reznick; Julia Surtshin, MS

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How Should School Rankings Affect My College Search?

It's critical not to let national rankings drive your entire college search process. Find out why here!

by Rhiannon Schade; Robert G. Springall

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What Are Some Cornerstones of a Good College Application Essay?

Knowing exactly what makes a college application essay "good" is key to knocking yours out of the park. Here's some advice to get you started!

by Kim Lifton; Jon Frank

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Secrets No One Tells You About the College Search

Don't tell your school counselor that we told you, but here are a few well-kept secrets you need to know before you start your college search.

by CollegeXpress

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Our Best Advice for Having Fun and Making Friends in College

College isn't all about studying—you should make time for entertainment and friends too! Read all our best articles about campus fun and fraternizing here.

by CollegeXpress

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How to Guide High School Freshmen Through the Next 4 Years

Counselors play a big role in keeping students focused on the future. Here's how to help freshmen make the most of these four vital but fleeting years.

by Stephanie Farah

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How Do I Decide Which College I Should Transfer To?

Want to transfer colleges but not sure where to go? Here's some expert advice on finding a great college to transfer to and who can help with the process.

by Joan Isaac Mohr; Michelle Lockhart

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4 Important Ways to Do Research on a College's Website

One big part of the college search is exploring college websites. Use this advice to help you find the information you need from these important sources.

by Lianna Jacob

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Important Questions to Ask Before You Volunteer, Answered

You know volunteering is important, but there are some key questions to ask yourself before you start. Here's what students should ask and know!

by Srivarsha Rayasam

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5 Simple Steps to Writing Your College Essay

Are you having trouble writing your college application essays? We've all been there. Follow these five essential steps to simplify this important task.

by Shivani Ekkanath

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12 Quick Ways to Reduce Junior and Senior Year Stress

Junior and senior year of high school are when things start getting serious. College is coming! Here are 12 ways to reduce stress during this important time.

by Madison Reid

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How to Be a Competitive College Applicant

More and more students are applying to college. With a larger applicant pool, students have to work harder to stand out. Here's how you can do just that.

by Sara Lindberg

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Eight Advantages of Starting Your College Search Early

Senior year is stressful for most students. Make it a little easier by starting your college search early in high school. Here are eight reasons why!

by Sara Lindberg

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5 Questions to Ask if a College Doesn't Require an Essay

So one or more of your colleges don't require an application essay. One less thing to worry about, right? Well, not quite. Here's what you should know.

by Ryan Hickey

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Open the Door: How to Get Involved in College Mission Trips

College mission trips are great experiential learning opportunities to help communities and stay connected to your faith. Here's how to join a program.

by Cecilia Espinoza

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7 Questions International Students Should Ask to Start the US University Search

The US is a popular college destination, but the admission process is work. Ask these questions as an international student to start the university search.

by Monica Esser

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Medical School Admission Requirements by Design

Perhaps you feel it--the call to become a physician. The path to medical school and the subsequent practice of medicine is notoriously rigorous and very competitive. Yet, some say the hardest part of the journey is the admission process.

by Steven M. Levsen