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It seems like a long time off, the first fall of your son or daughter going off to college. It might, however, be time to prepare yourself(ves) now for the changes ahead. One thing you might not have thought of is that the Buckley Amendment, passed i

We have been reading a very good resource for assisting you in creating the best college application you can have. Michele Hernandez, an Ed.D and a former Assistant Director of Admissions at Dartmouth, is well-known for her sound advice about getting

You may think the application process is over, but, alas, it is not. You must now turn your attention to applying for scholarships and financial aid. We at College Basics highly recommend that you remain diligent in applying for monies for your educa

You are not applying for a job, but you are applying for admission to your top-picked colleges. College application is just as competitive as job application. So, you want to stand out and give as much information about your assets as possible. Résu

It is a new year and you should have a new perspective. So you did not get Early Decision? All is certainly not lost! First, everyone should know what Early Decision is. The National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) is an exc