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If My Grades Are Bad, Can I Still Go To College?

If my grades are bad, can I still go to college? The short answer is yes. I’ve worked with a number of students who had bad grades in high school
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Legacy Admissions

When applying to college, how much does it really help to be a legacy?
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Student Loans, College Costs, and Parental Self-Denial

Student loan debt does not always create opportunity. And yet most parents believe that somehow they will magically find a way to pay for college. We'd rather believe in Santa
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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 ED2 option? As with most
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How To Make Changes to a College Application

What happens if you find a mistake in an already submitted application? Read on to find out what to do!
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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
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