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How To Demonstrate Interest In A College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You probably have a few colleges on your list to apply to, with some being your dream school or top choice, but how do you really demonstrate interest to attend? For more selective schools, showing interest could really give you a leg up on the competition. Here are a few ways to really show your …

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Questions To Ask Your High School Counselors About Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Have you decided on a major yet? Great! Do you know what to expect? Do you know what you should focus on? Here are some questions you can ask your high school counselors to help you get started on the right foot. Are There Any Scholarships For My Major? There are scholarships for just about …

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What is Included in “Cost of Attendance?”

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Cost of attendance or COA is a term you’ll come across often when researching different colleges and their fees. Families often confuse cost of attendance with college tuition. The fact is although the two are associated, they are two completely different things. College tuition is just one part of the total cost of attendance. Here’s …

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Myth: Internships Are Only for College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

We most often hear about how a college student we know is aiming for this internship during their summer or that one immediately after graduation, but did you know that interning isn’t only for people in college? Here’s why you should still consider going after that internship even if you’re still in high school: Great …

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How to Save Time on College Applications

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Your senior year of high school is a hectic time, especially if you have work, volunteer, or play sports after class. On top of that, you’re getting prepared to head to college next year! Between the applications, ACT and SAT tests, essays, and more, it can get a bit overwhelming. Here are a few tips …

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What are Rolling Admissions?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

While you’re applying to college, you may have come across some schools on your list that use a rolling admission process. Here’s a rundown of what you can expect when applying to one of these colleges: What is it? Rolling admissions is a policy often used for freshman, undergraduates, and law schools. Instead of a …

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Pros and Cons of Using the Universal College App

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Do one (or more) of your schools accept the Universal College App? You could save time by using the program – you may only have to do your application once to apply to the schools on your list. But should you? Or can you? Let’s review exactly what centralized college apps are and then go …

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Pros and Cons of Using the Common App to Apply for Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on August 13, 2024

While you’re applying for colleges, a term you may have come across is The Common Application, or better known as the Common App. More than 1,000 colleges and universities accept the Common App in the United States, Canada, China, and Europe. Should you use the Common App to apply to colleges? We answer this question …

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Financial Aid Timeline: Know What to Do and When

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 13, 2024

The financial aid process can be a bit daunting. Different forms of aid have different formalities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines. The key to benefiting from the various financial aid opportunities is to understand and keep track of the requirements and deadlines. Financial aid is typically distributed on a first come first served basis, so the …