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3 Colleges with the Unique Campuses

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you’re searching for your future college, you’re absolutely paying attention to the academic side: your major, the programs, the teachers. However, are you also looking at the campus? After all, while it may be a perfect school for you academically, you may hate its campus or life at the college. Something different may be …

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Can You Apply For Too Many Scholarships?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 22, 2024

You cannot apply to too many scholarships for college. While it is possible to win too many college scholarships, this issue is extremely rare. If you receive too many financial awards designed for tuition, students should reach out to their financial aid department and the scholarship provider regarding the next steps. Can You Apply to …

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4 of the Happiest Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Happiness is a difficult aspect to track, in any aspect of life. However, some studies do manage to track happiness when it comes to college. These are just four schools that are considered some of the “happiest” for its students in the United States. Vanderbilt University One of the consistently “happiest” schools in the United …

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App Done? Consider Sending it in Now!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you ahead of the game and already have your college app completed? The due date may still be a few weeks away, but you might just want to hand it in early. Consider Early Action or Early Decision If you’re pretty sure on what college you want to attend, you may want to submit …

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Colleges with the Most Alumni who are CEOs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Interested in becoming a CEO? Maybe with a Fortune 500 company? These colleges may give you a good chance of pursuing that dream as they currently have some of the most alumni who are CEOs in the United States. The alumni examples listed below are current as of the writing of this article, but those …

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Scholarships for Philosophy Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Considering majoring in philosophy while attending college? Currently a philosophy major? Then you may qualify for a number of philosophy scholarships. These are just a few that are open to your educational and career path. Davidson Fellows Scholarship Amount: Varies Deadline: February 10, 2021 The Davidson Fellows Scholarship offers three awards every year: $50,000, $25,000, …

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How to Research a College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

During your search for the right college for you, you will absolutely want to look more into each school before you apply. What should you be looking for? Here’s how you should research a college. Check out the basics when you research a college Once a college has made your college list, double check those …

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Colleges with the Largest Campuses

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When students are searching for their future college, they often take the location and size of the college into account. Are you looking for larger than average campuses? These four colleges, academies, and universities have the biggest campuses in the United States. Berry College Berry College is located in Mount Berry, Georgia, just outside of …

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Top 10 SAT Test Taking Tips

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 29, 2024

Sitting for the SAT can be daunting! After all, your score on this exam can affect your admission chances at many colleges and universities across the United States. If you have an SAT date on the horizon, here are some helpful tips for taking the SAT. 10 SAT Study and Test Taking Tips 1. Use …