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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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How Do I Calculate My Real GPA?

Your GPA is the most important aspect of your college application. Do you know how to calculate it the way that college admissions officers do? Is your GPA inflated and full of fluff? Or does it reflect academic rigor? Learn the facts.

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How Long do College Admissions Take?

How long do college admissions take? It’s no secret that the college admissions process is a long and winding road. Most college-bound students (and their parents!) look at this process
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Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online

Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. If you’ve decided to seek independent
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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
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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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