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In our last blog we wrote about how most college applicants visit about 4 college campuses on average while deciding which college to go to. We also suggested the campus visit is important because it allows you to get a gut reaction, which is often

Fall!—beautiful colors and squash--and time for the college application process to begin in earnest. Are you looking, perhaps frantically, for the right colleges to put on your list to apply to? Well, here are some tips for strategizing that cho

It’s fall and time to hit the books. Maybe you’re finishing up high school and getting positioned to apply to college, or maybe you’re in your first years of college. Whether you’re a high school student or a college student, College Basics

As the days get shorter, some of you may be thinking about your senior year. But, as newbie seniors you should be thinking about your college applications, and one of the hardest parts of that application is your college application essay or the per