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How Much Merit Aid Will Your College Give You?

August 13, 2012

Curious how much merit aid the college of your choice is likely to give? Check out a new interactive listing of more than 600 colleges from Education Life, the higher education quarterly of the New York Times.

Looking To Study Engineering in College? Check Out What Colorado Has to Offer You!

August 10, 2012

Interested in studying engineering in college? The state of Colorado offers some great choices for you. Listen to Nate Wright, Director of Marketing and Recruiting for the School of Engineering and Computer Science, from the University of Denver as he talks about your different options.

Is There Such a Thing As Applying To Too Many Colleges?

August 3, 2012

Read more about why applying to too many colleges may not be a good thing.

10 Things College Applicants and Olympic Athletes Have in Common

August 2, 2012

What do college applicants and Olympic athletes have in common? Maybe more than you think!

The Perfect College Essay: Edit, Edit, Then Edit Again

July 24, 2012

What is the final step in creating the “perfect” college essay? Editing!

The Perfect College Essay: What To Say When You Have Nothing To Say

July 17, 2012

We give a lot of advice on how to write the “perfect” college essay, but what do you do if you are stuck? What if you think you have nothing to say?

Did This Student Sing His Way Off The WaitList? Maybe. Maybe Not.

July 16, 2012

How much does demonstrated interest play a role when it comes to college admissions? How about the waitlist? Read more to learn about this student’s strategy.

The Majors of Tomorrow

July 13, 2012

Do you know what you want to study in college? keep in mind that the college majors of tomorrow – and the careers of the future- are likely to change. How will you prepare yourself?

The Perfect College Essay: Going Deep

July 9, 2012

When writing your college essay, it is important to go below the surface. Show some soul. Show your vulnerable side. Go deep.

Rising Seniors, This Week is a Perfect Time to Be Working on Your College Essay!

July 5, 2012

This week’s weather provides a great excuse to spend some time working on your college essays. Go ahead, get to work!

Getting Into A Top College: Expectations vs Reality

May 16, 2019 / Jared Hobson

As you begin to consider your college application process, you are going to be hearing a lot of details from those who have gone before you, and gathering a lot

Getting Into College – The Worst Advice

May 14, 2019 / Jared Hobson

Getting into college is one of the most important aspects of your child’s life, and it’s your responsibility as the parent to help in any way you can. There are

Getting Into College – Why It’s Easier Than You Might Think

May 7, 2019 / Jared Hobson

The thought of getting into college can be daunting. The ACT or SAT exam is a big deal. Keeping your grades up is not easy, and writing an admissions essay

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No summer plans? No problem!

May 6, 2019 / Jared Hobson

The school year is winding down, which means you have the whole summer stretching out in front of you. Summer is a great time to leverage your free time into

Is Your Kid Cut Out For College? Take this quiz:

April 30, 2019 / Jared Hobson

Here are a few quick questions to ask yourself to help you decide is your kid cut out for college. Ready for the rigors of an independent academic life, and

Which College Is Right For You?

April 25, 2019 / Jared Hobson

1. Are you considering school size and student to faculty ratio? You may thrive at a large school with huge class sizes, like many state schools. However, you may consider

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