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Apply to US Universities from Brazil
Do you dream of studying in the United States? Are you Brazilian? This guide will help you understand the American higher education system and provide
August 31, 2023
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University of San Francisco–an urban, Jesuit college
What is the University of San Francisco known for? I seem to have been visiting quite a few Jesuit colleges lately and like them for
August 23, 2023
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The Perfect College Essay: Grab Attention
When writing a college essay, it’s crucial to grab the reader’s attention from the get-go. Make your essay stand out by opening your essay with a zinger in the first…
August 3, 2023
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How to Write the Perfect College Essay
What makes a painting come to life? Details! So it is with your college essay. You need to paint a picture that includes interesting details that make your story a…
August 3, 2023
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Student Loans, College Costs, and Parental Self-Denial
Student loan debt does not always create opportunity. And yet most parents believe that somehow they will magically find a way to pay for college. We’d rather believe in Santa…
August 1, 2023
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Apply ED 2: Should You?
Should you apply ED 2? Early Decision 2 has become an important new option on the calendar of college admissions deadlines. But should you exercise
July 31, 2023
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How to Balance Extracurricular Activities and Academics
Learn which extracurricular activities top colleges value most. Expert guidance on becoming “well-lopsided” and standing out in competitive college admissions.
July 29, 2023
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Questions to Ask Professors on a College Tour
As students and their families organize themselves to visit college campuses, they usually focus on itineraries, on reserving hotel rooms, and on scheduling those campus tours. Only a few, however,…
July 26, 2023
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The Community Essay for the Common App Supplements
The community essay for the Common App is an important, if common, supplemental prompt on college applications. It can be hard to write, but these tips help make it a…
July 24, 2023