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For College Applicants Affected by Disasters like Hurricanes
Please calm yourselves if you were affected by Harvey or Irma, etc. Already colleges and testers are making exceptions for students and schools...
Winning College Acceptance
There are definite criteria for acceptance to a college, and it’s not a mystery. A student needs to be qualified in academic and extracurricular...
The Essay: The Hardest Part of the College Application
Most everyone chokes at writing the college essay. It does not fit the regular format of a high school essay, you think it should sell you but you...
Best Strategies for Taking College Entrance Exams
One class has now been accepted to college. But, already the high school seniors-to-be are thinking about next year’s college applications. Part of...
Good College Writing Skills
Writing well is one of the most important skills used in higher education. Unfortunately, many high school students still make writing mistakes that...
More Improvements for the 2017-2018 Common Application to College
The Common Application is a popular way students apply to college on one form, and the Common Application continues to evolve. In addition to the...
Improve Your Chances of Getting Into College
When applying to college there is a lot to think about. It’s like spinning several plates on bamboo sticks. You have to be able to coordinate it all...
The New Common Application Essay Prompts
Now there are 7 college essay prompts instead of 5 on the Common Application. Some of the prompts are still the same, some have been revised...
Can You Apply to College Late?
College applications have deadlines that run from October 1 to February 15. And, it is not wise to apply late. But sometimes, there are circumstances...