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Why It’s So Important To Visit A College Before Applying

Today, it seems like you can get all the information you want about any college with a simple Google search. You don’t have to leave your home to get details about the academic curriculum, extracurricular activities or campus facilities. So why exactly do experts strongly advise students to visit prospective colleges before applying? What additional …
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Why You Should Consider Attending One Of The Hidden Ivies

If you’ve started researching colleges to apply to, you’re sure to have heard about Ivy League colleges. There are 8 Ivy League colleges in the US—Harvard, Columbia, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, Brown, Cornell, and Pennsylvania. These 8 Ivy League schools are well renowned the world over for their incredibly high standards. However, these are not the …
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How Do You Qualify For Student Loan Forgiveness?

Federal student loans offer several benefits that private student loans don’t offer. One of these benefits is being able to qualify for student loan forgiveness. The student loan forgiveness program is a special type of benefit established by the federal government. It is only applicable to federal student loans, and that too, only certain types …
Transferring colleges can be stressful. Here are some myths that we can disprove
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How to Transfer Colleges: A Complete Guide

Key Takeaways: Transferring colleges is common–whether it’s because of academics, social fit, location, or cost. Before transferring, it’s important to understand the transfer process, including deadlines, application requirements, when to visit campus, and maintaining grades. Find out about the level of difficulty of admissions, applying to previously rejected colleges, credit transfer, graduating on time, and …

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