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It’s almost the end of September. CollegeBasics hopes you have accomplished what you should have done by now to get you started in the college application process in a timely way. Check to make sure you have done these things by the end of this

January 1st is the most usual deadline for college applications. It seems a long way off right now, but you’ll be very surprised how quickly it will come upon you. The mantra you should have is BEFORE WINTER BREAK, BEFORE WINTER BREAK. If you wa

CollegeBasics’ blog has just been recognized on the list of the top 100 college blogs at CollegeScholarships.org.  College Basics is 20th out of 100!! Blogs were chosen based on the inspiration for the blog and on how much readers can learn fr

Yes, it’s true. You’ve settled into your dorm, you’ve met some other first-year students, you are going to your classes, and you’re beginning to feel comfortable. But, now is the time when you can start also getting into habits that will

If you are a senior right now, you are getting back into the groove of school, and you and your parents are thinking about what colleges to apply to for next year. You are already trying to complete a college list for your guidance counselor, and yo