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How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–A Place or Environment

July 11, 2013

The new perfect college essay prompts for the Common Application are much more narrow than they have been in the past. However, some of the

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How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Beliefs and Ideas

July 10, 2013

Mark continues his examination of the Common Application college essay prompts. This one focuses on the “belief or idea” prompt.

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How To Write A Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Your Background Story

July 8, 2013

Essay Writing! This first in a series of posts on the Common Application essay prompts focuses on how to answer the prompt about how your background or story has shaped your identity.

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Guest Post: Westmont College Dean of Admission Silvio Vazquez

June 13, 2013

Guest Post: Mr. Silvio E. Vazquez, Dean of Admission at Westmont College responds to a recent post on the questions a student might ask in choosing whether or not to attend a Christian institution of higher education.

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Thinking Of Applying To A Religious College? Here Are Three Questions You Might Want To Consider Asking

June 11, 2013

A recent visit to Westmont College inspired some thoughts about attending a religious college or university. Here are some questions to consider asking if you are looking at applying to a religiously affiliated college or university.

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Looking To Pursue Music in College? Here Are Five Tips To Help Get Ready For Your Applications and Audition

June 3, 2013

Planning to study music in college? Here are a few things to consider as you get ready for your application and audition process.

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Seattle University What’s the Weather Like Today?

May 24, 2013

Is weather a top consideration on where you apply to college? Don’t forget to think about the opportunities you may be missing!

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College Confidential – What’s The Buzz All About?

May 9, 2013

College Confidential is a popular website used by prospective students and their families. What is it all about?

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Ten Things To Do Now That You Have Chosen Your College

May 2, 2013

Now that you have submitted your confirmation and enrollment deposit to the college of your choice, what happens next? Read these ten tips for what seniors should do next.

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It’s May 1 – Five Things Seniors Should Double Check Today!

May 1, 2013

May 1 is the national confirmation deadline for colleges and universities. Seniors, have you confirmed your status at the college of your choice? You may want to double check.

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During Your College Admissions Search You Might End Up Using All Of Your Senses

April 19, 2013

Colleges have always wanted you to use all of your senses when you visit their campus and now they want you to use them even when you just get their mail.

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Looking To Go To Law School? You Might Want To Consider A Degree In The Classics!

April 18, 2013

Considering a law career? Read more to find out why pursuing a Classics degree might be helpful.

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