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Students on Northwestern's campus -- wondering "what's the best college for me?"
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8 Questions to Help Narrow Your College List

How many schools are on your first list of potential colleges? Between scholarship applications and ACT/SAT prep, you likely won’t be able to send applications to every single institution that interests you – much less visit them all. Instead, you’ll want to create a shortlist of schools. Follow these tips and ask these questions to …
Here are some good questions to ask alumni during your college search process
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College Search: Questions to Ask College Alumni

During your college search, there are quite a few things you should be doing including research into various schools, visiting the campus, and talking to students and representatives. One step some students forget about though is talking to alumni from that particular college. Your best bet is to talk to people who graduated in your …
Many people wonder what to wear to a college campus visit
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What Should I Wear to a College Campus Visit?

A college visit is an excellent way to narrow down your top picks. Your dream school may feel like home, or it may feel unsatisfying, prompting you to look at other colleges. Either way, a visit can help you make the big decision of where to attend. So, understandably, college visits are a pretty big …
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45+ Questions to Ask College Students on Your Campus Visit

Asking current college students questions on your visit to campus can give you some unique insight into the school. Always be polite and considerate when approaching students on campus! Ask questions that are important to you and your unique college needs and wants in addition to more general ones. You know you’re supposed to compare …
creating a college list
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Tips To Help You Create A Balanced College List

When looking for advice on creating a college list, you will come across the words ‘balanced college list’ very often. So what exactly is a balanced college list, why is it important to create this balanced list, and most importantly, how do you go about creating a college list? You’ll find all the answers below. …
When's the best time to visit a college, summer, spring, winter, or fall?
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The Pros and Cons of Different Times to Visit Colleges

You’ve probably heard various opinions on when you should plan to do your college visits. During the school year? Summer break? Winter break? Spring semester or fall semester? Here are some quick pros and cons for each visit option. Summer Break Visit Pros: You don’t have to worry about missing school. You see the school …
A successful college visit can help you understand the campus more
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How To Have A Successful College Visit

A college visit is an essential part of the college search process. They help you get a closer look at the colleges on your shortlist and get a feel of the place. This makes it easier for you to solidify your choice of institution before committing the next four years of your life and thousands of …

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