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College Application
Jared Hobson

Why Do Colleges Offer Admissions Interviews?

Interviews are an important element of the admissions process. In the first in a series of posts on nailing the admissions interview, Mark explains why colleges offer interviews in the application process.

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College Application
Jared Hobson

When is best time to visit a college campus

Mark explains why the dead of winter can be absolutely the best time to see a school as students experience it. And you get a better idea of how students interact–and cope with the weather. Winter can be fun!

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College Application
Jared Hobson

Boulder Consultant: It’s PSAT Time for Juniors

The PSAT is a great jump start to your standardized testing preparation for the college admissions process. Not only does it give you the chance to practice for the SAT, it gives you access to scholarship searches, and college information.

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F-1 Visa
College Application
Andrea Aronson

Maintaining Your F-1 Visa in the US

Now that you’ve received your F-1 Visa, what should you do to ensure that you keep it? Laurie Woog, an immigration attorney who understands potential issues with student F-1 Visas, explains what you need to look out for.

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College Application
Jared Hobson

Reasons to Avoid Senioritis

Seniors, high school graduation is only weeks away and summer is almost here. With only a few weeks left here are a few reasons to avoid Senioritis!

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