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Tips for Parents: Dos and Don'ts for Helping Your Child Through College Admission
How do you help your child with college applications-- a huge step towards adulthood-- without smothering him? Here are ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Preparing Your Sophomore for College Applications
A marathon. A gauntlet. The Indy 500. There is no shortage of metaphors to describe the college application process. As ...
Source: Education.com
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Preparing for College: The Parts of an Admission Folder
Find out the five main areas of your college application that admissions officers use to make their decision, plus how ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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College Applications - Simplified!
How do you stand out from the crowd when applying for college? What will make you the 1 in 10 that admissions officers ...
Source: Education.com
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Pick Me! Getting the Attention of College Admissions' Offices
From thousands of applicants to single-digit acceptance rates, the numbers involved in today's college admissions ...
Source: Education.com
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Getting Great Recommendations for College
Many teacher recommendations end up sounding alike—especially to tired admissions officers reading their fiftieth ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Applying for a U.S. Student Visa
Students from outside of the United States experience much of the same college search and application processes if they ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Early Decision/Early Action: Does the Early Bird Get the Worm?
Considering whether or not to take advantage of early admission programs offered by some colleges? Here's what you need ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Applying College Well: Highlighting What You’ve Accomplished
Extracurricular activities, community service, and work experience are important ways to demonstrate your passions, ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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How You Should Judge Colleges: What Students Should Look For: Admissions Plans
What are the Different Admissions Plan?Colleges offer different types of admission plans with varying deadlines and ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Roadmap to College: Should I Choose a Major on the Application?
Every college application asks you to “select a potential major” or to indicate an “area of ...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Here are 5 ways to get off the list and into the school of your choice.
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Applying College Well: The Student Athlete
Athletic talent can be the biggest hook of all when it comes to admission at a selective college. If you are an...
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How to Write a Winning Personal Statement: Evaluating Your College Admission Essay
What Are Some Do's and Don't About Essay Writing? There are some definite do’s and don’ts when writing the personal...
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Application Nuts and Bolts - What Are the Elements of a College Application?
Your application consists of many components, which should convey a clear and uniform message about who you are and your...
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Acing the Application: Sections of the College Application
Here is a look at the different components of a typical college application, with tips on making your application more...
Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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