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Colleges in Washington DC

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 17, 2024

If you’re not quite sure about where you want to go to school yet, you might just want to consider our nation’s capital: Washington DC. This area has plenty to offer curious students who are looking to be constantly learning and having fun. DC is also home to some of the best colleges in the …

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State Grants for Washington DC College Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 11, 2024

Do you live in Washington DC and plan on staying in the area for college? There are several state grants dedicated to students in the DC area, even for those who are planning on leaving the city to attend college in another state! Below, we’ve outlined some of the grants the country’s capital offers and …

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Colleges in Hawaii and Why it’s a Great Place to go to School

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 11, 2024

Deciding where to go to college can be tough. You need to think about your education, interests, goals, needs, and more! If you like warm weather and beaches, though, you might just want to consider attending one of the amazing colleges in Hawaii! The state is home to several amazing colleges and universities and has …

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Common App for Transfer Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 2, 2024

The Common App for Transfer is an application designed for transfer students and adult students looking to return to school. The application requests information on achievements and goals to personalize the experience for applicants. Over 600 schools currently accept the Common App for transfer. Are you looking to transfer to a college that uses the …

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4-Year Colleges with Open Admission

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 30, 2023

College acceptance (or rejection) letters can be a source of stress for many applicants. For other students, they may not have achieved the grades needed to get into selective schools and don’t necessarily want to start out at a community college. But have you heard of “open admission colleges?”  Open admission colleges are schools that …

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Understanding SAT Deadlines

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 6, 2024

The SAT is offered year-round, but that doesn’t mean future college students can take the exam whenever they want to. In order to be counted towards a college application, the SAT needs to be taken before a specific date. In this article, we’ll give you a quick rundown of the different SAT dates you need …

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Students: Here is Your Scholarship Task Checklist

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2023

The whole scholarship application process can be nerve-wracking. It takes a lot of work during an already very busy year for students. However, using a scholarship checklist can help you keep track of everything you need to do to apply for these monetary awards!  Why Should You Use a Scholarship Checklist? It can be easy …

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Why is Yale University a Top Rated School?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on May 22, 2024

One school in the United States that regularly makes top-rated lists? Yale University. And for 2024, College Raptor ranked Yale University #4 in the Top 50 Best Colleges List. Keep reading to see why Yale is deserving of this spot, what makes it a fantastic university, and what good students can do to increase their …

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Colleges in Delaware and Why You Should Go To School There

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 6, 2023

Are you trying to decide where you want to attend college? The First State, or Delaware, may just be the first state on your list. Between New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C ., the area has plenty to offer its students and residents. We’ve outlined some of the top colleges in Delaware and listed …