We’ve put together a brief run-down of important things to square away with your student – before they leave the nest for their first year at college 1. Establish some academic expectations It’s estimated that at least 25% of students won’t make it out of their freshman year, and over 50% of all students never …
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How younger students can be ahead of the game when it comes to planning early and paying less for college It is needless to say that high school is an overwhelming time for students. They’re faced with juggling their school’s social atmosphere, figuring out who they are, learning their true interests, and predicting what their …
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Interested in getting your degree from a European college? Let us help you decide whether or not you should make that move or stay local. We sat down with Michael Leppo, AKA our favorite International Admissions Counselor. He told us what goes into studying at an international school, which really got us thinking. How different …
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knowing the ins and outs of buying textbooks can save you a considerable amount of cash and frustration Just about anything you can buy online these days can be compared with retailers, re-sellers, or with private sellers all over the world… and within minutes. The internet has been equally generous to college students, who for …
No matter which situation you’re in, there are a few easy things you can do to maximize your score. 1. Give Yourself Time When you start studying is entirely up to you. And it’s been shown, time and time again, the sooner you start studying, the better you’ll do. It’s a self-evident truth – but …
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A study commissioned by the United States Department of Labor unveiled some startling information Part-time campus jobs not only help students make money — they can also help raise grade-point averages. The study of undergraduates over the last decade found that the average GPA of freshmen at four-year universities who worked between one and twenty …
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Truth be told, you could save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars. Getting accepted into a great school, getting a rock solid education, landing a dream job… For many students, it all starts with the SAT. And there are a lot of SAT preparatory businesses lining up to help these students. Our specialists talk with a …
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The financial aid appeal letter may be the most under-utilized step in the college admissions process – Make sure it’s utilized in your case We say that because they can actually work (when the appeal letter is written in the most effective manner possible), with the very real potential of increasing your student’s financial aid …
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Take a few minutes to get to know these Financial aid terms – The application process will be easier and quicker as a result The college admissions and financial aid process is full of terminology that can be somewhat intimidating to families applying for the first time. That’s why our Education Team put together the …
