by Sara Lindberg
Freelance Writer, Former High School Counselor
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.
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by Christina LoMonaco
CollegeXpress Student Writer
Finishing your college apps is great feeling, but then you have to wait on admission decisions. Luckily, there's a lot do to keep busy and prepare for the news.
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by Rebecca Barer
CollegeXpress Student Writer
You've waited months for your college admission decisions. As those letters roll in, consider how you can be supportive to your friends during this stressful time.
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by Rebecca Barer
CollegeXpress Student Writer
The waiting is the hardest part. Stay sane while you wait for your admission decisions with these seven activities.
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by Sarah Montalbano
CollegeXpress Student Writer
Are you on a college waitlist? Don't despair! Check out this list of seven practical and encouraging tips to make the wait a little easier.
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by Phoebe Bain
Freelance Writer
So you got the thin envelope. Fortunately, your case isn't always closed upon that first rejection letter. Here are a few ways you could change their minds.
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by Rhiannon Schade
Your essay is the way that college admission officers get to know you as a person and see what kind of passion you'll bring to campus. Learn more about it here!
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by Katie Nagy
CollegeXpress Student Writer
This student managed to apply to 13 schools (Early Action) without losing her mind! Here is her best advice on how to survive the college application season.
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by Douglas L. Christiansen
Vice Provost for Enrollment, Dean of Admissions, Vanderbilt University
There is no one "right fit" when it comes to college. Here's some advice on curating a full list of colleges that could be right for you!
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