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Did Your College Receive Test Scores For You? Check the Portal

Don’t assume that your college application is complete. Instead, ensure that your college application is complete. Mistakes happen in the application process, and you should do what you can to avoid them. By checking student portals and following up directly with schools, students can be sure that their applications are good to go!

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Questions to Ask Professors on a College Tour

As students and their families organize themselves to visit college campuses, they usually focus on itineraries, on reserving hotel rooms, and on scheduling those campus tours. Only a few, however, consider direct contact with professors during the visit. Why would a visit with a professor be important?

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AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment: Which Is Better for College Admission

IB, AP, and dual enrollment: which is better for admission to top colleges and universities in the United States. An admissions expert shares his views.
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Should I Take a Gap Year?

As high school ends and college approaches, many students ask, "should I take a gap year?". We believe that a gap year has many benefits, and colleges and universities are supportive of students who choose to take a gap year. This post provides practical advice on how to craft your gap year while staying on track for college.
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Dance With An Admissions Officer: Eight Steps to Get You Admitted to College

Good communication with admissions counselors can make or break it for some students. Know when to make the right moves and how to avoid stepping on toes.
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You're college application is deferred. Now what?

What to do when you are deferred from your first choice college

You've been deferred from your first choice Early Action college. Now what?
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Is It “Easier” to Get In If You Apply Early Decision?

Everyone wants to do whatever they can to get into the college of their choice. Does applying Early Decision actually help the cause?
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Does Applying for Financial Aid Hurt My College Admissions Chances?

New Jersey Educational Consultant gives her take on the relationship between applying for financial aid and getting accepted to college. Should you check that "YES" box for financial aid or not?
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