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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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When To Talk to Kids About Student Debt

When should you talk to your kids about student debt? As soon as possible. Don't wait until they are about to graduate. Some debt is good. Some debt amounts to
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Community Service for the College Application? Look at the YMCA.

Families often ask me for guidance on selecting the best community service and leadership development programs for their students. I recently came across a program. It is organized by the
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Which Athletes Get the Biggest Scholarships?

In the sports-obsessed United States, many families assume that the ticket to a hefty college scholarship is athletic prowess on the field, on the court, or in the pool. Not
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What’s the Easiest Way to Get a College Scholarship?

Get Good Grades. It’s true.  In the realm of college admissions, it’s the geeks who get the biggest scholarships. But wait.  Don’t the jocks get the biggest scholarships?  Well, sometimes
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Community Service and Getting into College

Colleges value community service in the admissions process. But not everyone must do community service to get into college.
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Humor in College Admissions

One of the most recent developments in college admissions and recruitment is the use of humor. Check it out.
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