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Carnivals Galore

This week’s Carnival of Education is up at The Median Sib. The Carnival of Homeschooling is also up at Alessandra’s blog.

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National Honor Roll Scam

A colleague from Japan recently wrote asking if I knew anything about the National Honor Roll. I knew very little, but was immediately suspicious when

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Admissions Anxiety

As the January admissions deadlines roll by, high school seniors are now starting to feel anxious. As if the whole past year of selecting colleges

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Extracurricular Activities and Covid-19: Get Creative!

Stuck. Bored. Stir-crazy. Those are some of the sentiments we are hearing from our students. Without the ability to go out into the world, attend school, get together with friends,
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Americans Studying at University of St. Andrews in Scotland – Undergrad Degrees

Why would an American want to study at the University of St. Andrews for their undergraduate degree? A college admissions expert in the US provides some analysis.
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IB exams cancelled due to Covid-19

Every spring around 200,000 students in International Baccalaureate (IB) high school programs worldwide study for and take subject exams, culminating in their final grades and graduation diplomas or certificates. This
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Coalition App Essay Prompts

The Coalition App essay prompts give you a springboard to write a perfect college admissions essay. This article shares tips for writing a winning personal statement for your college application.
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College Admissions and COVID-19: Don’t Panic

College admissions and COVID-19. A combination to make you sick with worry. But don't panic. Keep calm. Read this article.
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College Timeline for Juniors

What is the college timeline for juniors? How you set a schedule that helps you stick to the college admissions timeline. This article helps you stay on track.
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