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Choosing a Public University over a Private College
May 1 is the usual deadline for sending in your official acceptance to a college....
What You Should Include on Your FAFSA Application
Thanks, Jonelle Marte, for your article on the February 13/14, 2010, in The Wall Street...
College Education Equals Big Debt
Debt is very common today for college students, maybe just too common. 66% of...
Where to Apply to College
Budget cuts and large numbers of applicants are a formula that makes it very tough...
Applying for Financial Aid for 2010-2011
If you are applying for financial aid for the academic year 2010-11, you know the...
Scholarships: Start Applying Now!
Most students concentrate on the process of applying for college. It is a lengthy...
What If You Get an Early Decision Deferral?
If you applied for Early Decision in November, December was when you heard whether or...
Time to Follow up on Your College Applications
You may have sent in your applications, even early, but you?re not done yet. ...
Financial Aid Beyond the First Year of College
You have all those admission and financial aid applications done. You have your acceptance...
Older Students Can Save Money
Are you older than 22? Maybe you haven?t been to college yet or you...

Your Resume

The high school resume, sports or academic, is an important part of your college application. We'll show you how to do it.

The Application ( 9 items )
The college application is a professional package. We will provide you all the professional tips to make your application a stand out.
Recommendations ( 3 items )
Recommendations really count in your college application. We'll explain the ins and outs of getting the best recommendations.
Admissions Essays ( 14 items )
The College ESSAY! “They” don’t tell you it is nothing like any essay you’ve ever written. Find out what you need to do.
Interviewing ( 5 items )
Learn what to expect and how you can feel more comfortable in a college interview.
Special Circumstances ( 4 items )
Taking a year off? Transferring from one college to another? Applying to college as a non-traditional student? Explaining a blemish on your record? It's all here.