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What Families Need to Know About Sending Their First Child to College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Sending your child to college can be a stressful time, both for you and them. There are a lot of things to take care of from selecting the school itself to making sure all the correct books are purchased. Here are a few tasks you may have forgotten before your firstborn leaves the nest. Filing …

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The Pros and Cons of Being a Transfer Student

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Transfers are more common than you might think; in fact, it’s estimated that nearly 1/3rd of all college students transfer at least once during their higher education. The National Student Clearing House Research Center found that 37.2% transfer at least once within six years. As with every decision, there are pros and cons. Each upside …

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How to Nail a College Interview

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are many elements to impressing a college during the application process—your GPA, ACT/SAT scores, essays, extracurricular activities, honors, the application itself. But there’s another way you can boost your chances—nail a college interview. If you’re very interested in a specific college, you can meet with an admissions officer during your visit and have a …

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20 Questions to Ask Your High School Counselor About College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 5, 2023

Your high school counselor is an excellent resource when it comes to questions about college preparation, planning, and exploration. They can help you craft the ideal class schedule, and also give you a leg up on college searches and applications. But counselors are busy, and they have many other students to help in addition to …

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How to Navigate a College Deferred Admission Decision

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 9, 2024

When you apply to a college under early action or early decision, you can get back three responses: accepted, rejected, or deferred. Deferred means the college wants to review your application again with the regular decision applicants. It can be stressful, as you’ll have to play the waiting game, but here are some things you …

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So You Didn’t Get Into Your First Choice of College: Now What?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

A lot of time, effort, dedication, and hope is put into the college search process, especially your first choice college. With essays, college visits, long research sessions, and applications, sending it all off can be a big moment. And then comes the waiting. Opening that letter can be nerve-wracking for sure. So what happens if you …

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How Teachers and Parents Can Work Together to Help Their Student to College

By Dave LandryLast updated on December 22, 2022

Is your child or student preparing for college? This is an exciting moment for everyone involved, including parents and teachers. Setting up your student or child for college admission success is certainly a priority. And success can be easily achieved when teachers and parents work together. No student or child is the same, and the …

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High School Jobs that Will Impress College Admissions Officers

By Jasmine BarnesLast updated on December 22, 2022

In high school, you might hear your parents say, “get a job” when you ask for extra money to do things.  However, sometimes that’s easier said than done these days. Did you know the type of job you get could provide advantages when it comes to college? Having high school jobs can be impressive to …

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Do’s and Don’ts: Parents at College Orientation

By Nick RandleLast updated on December 22, 2022

College orientation is usually a surreal experience for both students and their parent(s). While you’re trying to situate your mind on how the next four years will play out on this campus, you’re also trying to process the ton of information tour guides are saying. As a parent, understand that your kid may be taken …

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Why You Should Interview with a College Admissions Officer

By Jasmine BarnesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Think about your high school guidance counselor. What did they do?  It’s more than just give you your report card or see you every so often. Their job is to help you plan for your future; life after senior year. For some people, that includes college. They’re supposed to listen to your thoughts, goals, ideas, …