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Tips for Filling Out Your Housing Application

During a recent visit to the University of Northern Colorado I asked a friend who works in their residence life office for tips to give to incoming first year students when filling out their housing application. Hear what she has to say!

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Should I Take the SAT Subject Tests?

The SAT Subject tests seem to be quickly becoming a thing of the past... or are they?
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How To Gap Year

Planning an effective, fruitful gap year can seem like an impossible task, but it's easier than you think!
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Thinking About Applying to a University In The UK? Check Out Entry Requirements First.

University admissions requirements are different in the UK than they are in the US. Make sure you know what you need before deciding to apply there!
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How US Students Decide Where to Enroll in College

What influences students' school choices? The answers might not be what you think!
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There is Still Time to Apply to Universities in the UK

It is not too late for seniors to consider admission to UK universities! A number of UK institutions are on the Common Application, but many more are only available through
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Students Are Leaving the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Why?

An article in today’s Chronicle of Higher Education (registration required) highlights the ways in which the state of Illinois has been bleeding students for years.  There are lots of reasons
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