Hilary Cairns

Hilary Cairns is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and has a BA in English/Creative Writing. She's an established freelance writer who also has a hand in marketing, social media, and editing for various businesses across the United States.
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Colleges With the Coolest Pools & Swimming Facilities

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Love to swim? Most colleges and universities have swimming facilities right on campus for students, faculty, alumni, and sometimes even the local community to enjoy. If swimming is a part of your life or even just a favorite hobby, you’ll definitely want to consider these schools with the coolest pools and swimming facilities. University of …
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Scholarships for Liberal Arts Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
The liberal arts majors are one of the most popular departments of study when college students choose a major. It includes subjects like the humanities, English, History, Physics, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, and Statistics, along with many others. If you’re intending to go to college for a liberal arts degree, here are some scholarships you …
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What Happens if You Back Out of Early Decision?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 10, 2024
Early Decision is binding, which means if you applied and were accepted, you are obligated to attend. But can you get out of Early Decision? The short answer is, “Yes, you can get out of Early Decision.” While these agreements are not legally binding, backing out could come with consequences. Understanding the agreement and the …
It's a myth that if you're deferred admission, you'll never be accepted.
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Myth: If I’m Deferred From a School, I’ll Never Get In

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Depending on how you look at it, getting deferred by a school could be a load off your mind or extremely frustrating. You haven’t been declined, yet you haven’t been accepted, putting you in a difficult spot. You may have heard the myth that you simply won’t get into the college after being deferred admission. …
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Can Your Declared Major Affect Your Acceptance Odds?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students applying for college want to have every edge they can when it comes to their application college acceptance odds, especially when it involves a dream school. So many students wonder if their intended major will alter their college acceptance odds or not. Here’s what you need to know. Each School is Different Every school …
Boost your college acceptance odds with these helpful tips.
college admissions

How to Boost Your Acceptance Odds

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you’re applying to college, you’re going to be competing against other students for a limited amount of space. If it’s a highly competitive school, your odds of being accepted go down significantly. However, there are steps you can take to boost your college acceptance odds no matter where you’re applying to. Pay Attention to …
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Scholarships for Students Interested in Meteorology

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you considering going to school for a career in meteorology? Or, are you in school now for meteorology? You’ll definitely want to check out scholarships while you’re applying to college or preparing for the next school year. Here are three meteorology scholarships you’ll definitely want to look further into: Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship …

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