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Jared Hobson

Bad Grades in High School: GPA Isn’t Everything

Does your GPA reflect the knowledge you gained in a class? The answer, according to an article recently published by the Association of Middle Level Education, is probably not. Teachers rely on grade point averages for the sake of simplicity, not because these averages reflect mastery of material.

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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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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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