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Asking Right Questions of Unsuspecting People

When visiting a college campus, it is often difficult to get a straight answer from people in the admissions office about student life. So if you really want to learn what students are like, you need to ask random people, like the people working the counters at the cafes and bookstores. Ask them about whether students are intellectually serious or more interested in partying. You’ll often get a straight answer from people who really have no vested interest in giving you the “party line.” So if you want the straight scoop about a college campus, ask the right questions of unsuspecting people. You’ll be surprised how much you can learn.

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How To Write The Perfect College Essay–Paint A Picture

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
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If My Grades Are Bad, Can I Still Go To College?

If my grades are bad, can I still go to college? The short answer is yes. I’ve worked with a number of students who had bad grades in high school
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Legacy Admissions

When applying to college, how much does it really help to be a legacy?
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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
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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 ED2 option? As with most
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How To Make Changes to a College Application

What happens if you find a mistake in an already submitted application? Read on to find out what to do!
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