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Average SAT Goes Up! and Down!

It’s always fun when two different–and reputable–publications report the same story and lead them with different headlines. The facts: the College Board reported that the

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Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

One of the best ways to learn about a college is to talk to a college admissions counselor. That person represents the college and is responsible for communicating everything about
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College Counseling for International Students

International students who want to do their undergraduate studies in the United States may need professional advice and guidance. The university admissions process in the US is quite different from
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Does Volunteer Work Matter for College Admissions?

College applicants everywhere want to know, does volunteer matter for college admissions? The answer is yes. But it isn't about the number of hours or even the place where you
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What Looks Good on a College Application?

What really looks good on a college application? Fancy summer programs? You'd be surprised...
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How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?

How many applications is the magic number to submit for admission? Many experts come up with a formula to answer this question. I hear counselors say something like this all
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Do My Test Scores Matter?

SAT. ACT. TOEFL. PSAT. These tests loom large in the college admissions process. And yet, every student seems to be asking these days, “do my test scores matter?” No other
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