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Career Planning and College Choice (for teens)
Few high school students know for sure what career they would like to pursue. How should career planning influence your ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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College Admission Tech 101: What Students Need to Know (for teens)
It's not your parents' college search. Way back in the days of yore, high school students pored over college guidebooks ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Selecting a College: A Checklist Approach
Finding, selecting and applying for the right college or university is an important and sometimes tough assignment that ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Making the Final Decision
If you're agonizing between two or more colleges, read this article for help in making that big decision with ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Is a Large or Small College Right for You?
When you think about college, do you picture a compact campus where you run into friends between classes? Or do you ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Smoke-Free Dorms on Campus
The National Center for College Health and Safety, part of EDC's Health and Human Development Programs (HHD), released ...
Source: Education Development Center
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Considering a College Honors Program
If you're looking for small classes, in-depth discussions, and an opportunity to get to know your professors, it might ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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The College Tour: What You Need to Know
The lessons I learned over three years and hundreds of tours as a Stanford University tour guide could fill a book. ...
Source: Education.com
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How You Should Judge Colleges: What Factors Should I Consider in Evaluating Colleges?
There are many factors to consider when evaluating prospective colleges. It is up to you and your family to determine ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Can Senioritis Jeopardize Your Child's Future?
Remember those last carefree weeks of high school? Well, if you have a kid in high school today, be warned. The "senior ...
Source: Education.com
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What Parents Need to Know About College Drinking
In April 2002 a special Federal Task Force of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism issued its ...
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College Admissions: Is the Safety School Dead?
More students than ever are applying to college. And a rising number of these students are applying to seven or more...
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Commuting: Is it the Right Fit? (for teens)
Although it may seem like you’re the only college-bound student not raiding the mall for posters for your dorm room,...
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Transferring to Another College: Reasons To Leave Or Stay
Transferring to another college or university is no easy task. At your target schools, your class has been previously...
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Helping Your Child Decide On Postsecondary Career Options
Parents and their children often make the mistake of focusing on a degree rather than a career. Remember that a degree...
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Faring Well at College Fairs and National College Fairs FAQs
Here's how to make the most out of the college fair, from tips on organization to a list of helpful questions to ask.
