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Studying Abroad?
As you are winding up your year at college, it’s time to start thinking about what next year will look like. For those of you just beginning...
Tax Benefit for Parent(s) of College Students
You can get a tax credit if you have a child in college—yes, a tax credit, not just a deduction! Check out the American Opportunity Credit. It’s...
The Guidance Counselor’s Recommendation is now Optional??
The Common Application is now allowing high school guidance counselors to opt out of writing a recommendation for a college applicant. Because of...
Calling all Science and Engineering Students
–especially if you are a woman or a member of a minority. There is a projected shortage of scientists and engineers. Therefore, new strategies...
College Students are Transferring
One third of all students who attend college will transfer from their first college of choice before earning their degree, and sometimes they will do...
The Best College for You
Still wondering which college is best for you if you have several acceptances? Probably the best pick is a college that gives you a quality education...
New College Application Essay Prompts
College application essay prompts are changing. Traditional college essay prompts are oh-so-familiar. • Why do you want to go to this school? • What...
College Help from Obama
Finding financial aid for college may become easier because of new proposals from the Obama administration.
What is the Academic Index?
The Academic Index (AI) is a tool used by the Ivies and other colleges and universities to calculate the academic standing of a recruited athlete.