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Insider Tips for Preparing an Art and Design Portfolio

A few tips to consider when compiling a college admission art portfolio, so that you might give it the "wow factor" the admission office is looking for.

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Former Director of Admissions, Columbus College of Art and Design

Money-Saving Apps for College Students

Saving for college, you probably won't have a lot of extra cash. But what you might have is a smartphone. Plenty of today's applications are devoted to saving money. These are some of our favorites!

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Why an Independent Educational Consultant Might Benefit Your Child

Requirements, expectations, and interactions have changed a great deal since you were a student, and the combination of understanding how important the college admission process is, while not quite knowing how to help your child achieve their goals, can make watching your child apply for school stressful! Here's how an IEC can help.

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Top 5 Myths About the SAT

From thinking the SAT is the be-all-end-all metric of your college application to believing it's your only admission option, here are a few common myths about that venerated (and feared) standardized test.

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Director of SAT Programs, Veritas Prep

Getting to Know You, Through Holistic Application Review

As you painstakingly complete your university applications, you may be wondering how admission officers might evaluate these pieces of information. Well, we went right to the source to find out! Here, an international admission counselor explains the rationale behind holistic application reviews.

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Assistant Director of Admission, Agnes Scott College

Financial Aid Do's and Don'ts

No one said applying for financial aid was easy, but you can make the process more manageable by starting strong--and following these tips.

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Assistant Vice President for International Enrollment Management, State University of New York, Plattsburgh

Should You Study Science or Engineering at a Private College?

If you have dreamed about a career in exciting fields such as genomics, environmental engineering, or nanotechnology, read on to learn how a private college can help you achieve your goals.

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An Introduction to Standardized Tests

Most U.S. colleges and universities require standardized tests for admission, especially for students making the transition from secondary to postsecondary education. You may wonder: why are they so important? At their most basic level, these tests provide uniform information about students' aptitude and knowledge base in a variety of subject areas.

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Vice President for Enrollment Management, Wartburg College

GPA Emergency: Advice for Transfers with Less-Than-Perfect Academic Records

You're confident you have what it takes to succeed at whatever college or university you apply to. But if your academic record is inconsistent or otherwise less than perfect, that school might need a little convincing at admission time.

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