Overused College Admissions Terms

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Overused College Admissions Terms from Those That Live It Every Day Holistic, passion, well-rounded, fit….I could go on and on and finally there is an article written about putting these…

Challenge Yourself and Enjoy the Perks at an Honors College

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Of course, let’s start with the perks. Some potential merit aid that lowers your cost of going to school, smaller classes just for honors students, more faculty and advisors dedicated just for you, dorm with fellow honors peers in nicer housing, more international study opportunities, and maybe even priority registration, just to name a few.

Elite College Admissions: The Inner Workings

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Every year there are hundreds of thousands of students applying to our most selective higher education institutions with the hopes that they will be accepted along with this elite group of students and become a legacy, potentially solidifying for them…

College Interview

College Interview

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Breathing a sigh of relief when your college interview is over with? When the interview is done, you and the college admissions rep will shake hands no doubt, and he or she will escort you out.

Is College for Me

Is College for Me?

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So, he went, begrudgingly. Then, he graduated and immediately went to work at an auto shop where he happily repaired cars and made a great salary. After learning the business side of the operation, he opened his own successful auto repair shop.

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College Search: Cover All of Your Bases

College Search

During your college search, cover all of your bases when asking yourself “What do I want (and need) out of my college experience?” As my seniors have all decided where they will attend this Fall, my juniors are deep into deciphering which colleges are for them.

Do Well in School, Be Nice

Do Well in School, Be Nice and Find Your Passion

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Do Well in School Be Nice Find Your Passion: When I’m asked “What more can my child do to round out their resume” I always say, do what you enjoy and you will do more of it. Don’t feel that you have to check off all of the boxes, thinking that is the magic ticket to gain acceptance to your school of choice.