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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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Top Tips for the Transition to College

The transition to college can be difficult, but the educational advisors at Great College Advice have some tips that can help ease the way.
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Harvard Student Thankful For Gap Year Experience

In this guest post, Colin Smith, a Harvard College junior, shares his experiences in taking a gap year between high school and college.
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Demonstrate your character prompt – the Coalition App

It can be tough to figure out how to demonstrate your character in an essay. Mark gives some tips.
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Coalition App essays: "The belief challenged" prompt

Have you ever had a closely-held belief challenged? Mark gives you some ideas on how to write about it.
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