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Apply ED 2: Should You?

Should you apply ED 2? Early Decision 2 has become an important new option on the calendar of college admissions deadlines. But should you exercise

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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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Is An Expensive Private College Education Worth the Money?

Is an expensive private college education worth the money? Many have to tried to use statistically prove this one way or another. The fact is that you cannot control the most important variables: humans who graduate from college. They choices they make while attending and after college have at least as much bearing on the stats as the cost of the diploma.

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Cómo aplicar a universidades de EE. UU. desde Argentina en ocho simples pasos

Descubre los mejores consejos de expertos nativos para postularte desde Argentina a universidades de EE. UU. ¡Sigue estos simples pasos para comenzar!
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How to Apply to U.S. Universities from Argentina in Eight Simple Steps

Learn the easiest way to apply to U.S. universities from Argentina.
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Key Steps to Applying to American Universities from Chile

Discover the essential steps and best-kept secrets for applying to U.S. universities from Chile. Expert advice for a successful application
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Pasos clave para postularse a universidades estadounidenses desde Chile

Ya sea que tu hijo elija estudiar una maestría o licenciatura que no es común en tu país de origen o que simplemente quiera vivir una experiencia enriquecedora en el
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When to Hire a College Counselor

When to hire a college counselor: four groups of students who will benefit the most As the college admissions process continues to become more complex and more competitive, more and
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Letters of Recommendation for Ivy League Schools

Do students need letters of recommendation for Ivy League Schools? In short, yes! For high-achieving, ambitious high school students, the college admissions process can be very stressful. Top-tier colleges and
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