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How Can I Get Transfer Recommendations Early in the Year?

If you're a first-year student wanting to transfer colleges but you're worried about finding recommenders to write letters, check out our experts' advice.

by Robyn Scott; Dr. Deb Geller, EdD; Charlotte M. Klaar, PhD

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What Is the Common Data Set for Colleges?

You may have heard the phrase Common Data Set thrown around in regard to college admission. But what is it and how does it help you? Our experts weigh in.

by Rhiannon Schade

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Can College Consultants Help Students Find Summer Programs?

Independent consultants help students with many aspects of college admission, but can they help them find summer programs. Our experts have the answer.

by Leslie A. Weston

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Should I Pay an Agency to Get Recruited for College Sports?

If you’re looking to get noticed by college coaches as a student-athlete, should you be using an agency or doing it yourself? Our experts have the answer!

by Francesca Morrissey

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What Is the Common Application?

Students have probably heard about the Common Application before, but what exactly is it? And should you be using it for college? Our experts have the answer.

by Sara Lindberg

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Should I Go to College If I'm Not Sure About It?

Is college right for you? Although we'd like to say it's right for everyone, that's not always true. These college experts weigh in to help you decide.

by William T. Conley; Karen P. Condeni; Cyndy McDonald; Joan Isaac Mohr

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How Many Extracurriculars Should I Participate in to Impress Colleges?

Turns out you don't need to join nine clubs to stand out to colleges! Our experts explain why you shouldn't stretch yourself thin when it comes to activities.

by Laurie Kopp Weingarten; Jim Terhune

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When Should I Start Thinking About College?

The experts weigh in on when high school students should start thinking about college (and when to begin their college search!).

by Rhiannon Schade; Michael Milone, PhD; K. Patricia Aviezer, MS

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How Do I Choose Between Very Different Majors?

You may have a few ideas of what you want to academically pursue in college, but how do you make a choice between them all? Our experts have some advice.

by Charlotte M. Klaar, PhD; Nathan Mannetter

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What's the Difference Between Intramural and Club Sports?

College has more than just collegiate-level opportunities to play sports, but what's the difference between intramural and club? Our experts have the answer!

by Paul Dorn

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How Will COVID–19 Impact the College Admission Process?

The question of the year: How is COVID-19 going to change? Fill in the blank. Luckily, our experts have answers to how it's changing college admission.

by Francesca Morrissey

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What College Resources Should LD Students Use?

The college search can be difficult, and LD students face some extra hurdles. Our experts have some suggestions for college search resources for LD students.

by Eileen Antalek, EdD