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Carnivals Galore

I love blog carnivals. They’re always a great way to learn more about the topics I’m interested in, and to find out who’s an expert.

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College Admissions Interviews: A Guide to Success

College admissions interviews are vital to your applications to top tier colleges and universities. These tips will help you nail the interview.
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Weighted GPA or Unweighted GPA?

Weighted GPA vs Unweighted GPA? How do you calculate GPA for college? This article explains.
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Community College vs University: A Personal Educational Discovery

Which is better, community college or university? A student who has done both tackles this question from her own perspective as a student at both Tufts University and Montgomery County
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How to Get Great Teacher Recommendation Letters in the Weird World of Covid

How do you get great teacher recommendation letters in Covid? How can you ensure that teachers present you in the best possible light when they usually see you in your
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The Demise of the SAT2 Subject Tests: Good News or Bad News for College Admission?

Hooray! The SAT2 Subject Tests are dead! But what does this news really mean for admission to highly selective colleges like the Ivy League? What will it mean for the
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Why Student Debt Is So Excessive – And How You Can Avoid It

Student debt in the US weighs down young people as they chase their personal & professional dreams. A college admissions consultant shares his tips for families to help them stay
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