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Admissions Counselors and Social Media: Are They Checking You Out?
There's nothing like a well-curated 'Gram, right? Gen Z is top dog in content creation. What those content monsters may not be…
College Recruiting: Big Changes Made By the DOJ and What That Means For You
In mid-December, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) was sued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the alleged violation…
3 Things to Do While Waiting for College Decisions
Are you playing the Waiting Game waiting for college decisions to be made? While many colleges do rolling admissions now (meaning they…
Public vs Private: Why Do Private Schools Offer Huge Scholarships?
You've applied to a variety of schools, and you're getting their decisions. You're realizing that the private universities are offering you huge…
What is the Elusive Admissions Committee?
If you ever saw the movie "Admission" with Tina Fey, you might have an image in your mind of what an admissions…
Brazilian Universities vs American: What Are the Differences?
Have you ever wondered what going to college is like in other countries? Universities are pretty much the same, right? A place…
How Well Do You Know Your Teen? 21 Questions to Ask the College-Bound Student
We’ve all seen those surveys on social media. You know, the ones where you answer how you THINK the other person would…
Five Scholarship Application Tips to Get and Keep Yourself on Track
"Have you applied for any scholarships this week?" - Me, to my student "Sad emoji face." - My student This conversation happens…
‘Star Wars’ Notebooks Perfect for College Notes, Journals, or Rebellion Planning
Credit: Disney "Do or do not. There is no try"...ing to deny you love "Star Wars." But what's a college student to…
What Happens If Your Roommate Drops Out
It's the start of the semester, and across the country, college students are locating all of their belongings (all over the place),…
10 ‘Harry Potter’ College Necessities
Credit: Warner Bros Hello, Harry Potter fans and Potterhead friends! Do you need a couple of magical items to show your allegiance…
Perspectives on Dorm Life from an International Student
The trees, the people, the colors on the walls, everything can impact our perception of a place (especially when choosing a university).…
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