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Tag: College Preparation

  • The Ultimate Guide to Completing Your FAFSA Application

    What is FAFSA? Learn all about the FAFSA deadline, how to complete a FAFSA application, and answers to help you earn the financial aid you need.

  • College Apps Are Done… So Now What?

    The holidays are finally coming up! Which means, for better or worse, so are the last of the college application deadlines. Given the unprecedented amount of energy that you’ve surely been putting into the process – you are probably not too keen on thinking about the new work that lies ahead.

  • Narrowing Down Your College Acceptances

    If you are reading this post, you deserve a huge congratulations! You’ve been accepted into more than one college, and regardless of what those schools are, it’s an accomplishment to be proud of.

  • I submitted my college apps, now what?

    Submitting college applications can be a weight lifted off your shoulders. All seniors applying to college know how tedious and stressful they can be and once they are submitted, it is like a breathe of fresh air. Now that your college apps are in, what do you do? What goals are there to strive for?

  • If You Didn’t Get in Early Decision

    For those who didn’t get into their early decision school, it’s going to be ok. Here are a couple things you should hear.

  • Are College Visits Worthwhile?

    It’s popular, especially junior year of high school, to go and visit colleges that you may apply to your senior year. While touring campus’s seem like a fun way to learn about a school, is it really worth the time? Here are some pros and cons to consider!

  • Getting the Most Out of College Essay Revision

    We’re about a month into the school year which means, ideally, you should be about a month into writing your college application essays.

  • How to Stay Calm During College Applications

    So, it’s college application season. Panicking? Stressed? If you are either of these things, this post is for you. My first semester senior year I applied to about 12 different colleges, so I know what it is like. Here is what I learned and what I think can help you stay calm.   1) Stay […]

  • What are Liberal Arts Colleges?

    Well what if I told you that there is a whole breed of colleges that are neither a part of the Ivy League nor are a giant state school whose sports teams feed into the NFL, MLB, etc.? This mysterious breed of colleges is referred to as liberal arts colleges!

  • How To Stay Organized During College Application Season

    Calling the college application season stressful would definitely be an understatement. One way to keep yourself sane is organization. If you know exactly what essays to write and when to write them, it will make your life a lot easier.