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SAT vs. ACT: How to Know Which Test Is Right For You

Posted May 29, 2018, 2:00 pm by Sarah Good

It’s time to start thinking about the big college admissions test. So which one will it be: the SAT or the ACT? Let us help you figure it out. What...

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Why Mentors are Important for Teens – And How to Find One

Posted May 29, 2018, 1:33 pm by Jason Patel

Take a minute to Google a few commencement keynote speakers. In their speeches, they tend to always mention someone who inspired them to greatness. That someone is often a mentor....

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This College Essay Advice Will Surprise You

Posted May 22, 2018, 2:38 pm by Sara Nolan

As a college essay writing coach, I have some counterintuitive college essay writing advice for you: Don’t put a hardcore focus on writing your college essay during the summer. First,...

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How to Craft the Perfect College Application List

Posted May 15, 2018, 12:00 pm by Sara Nolan

Each spring, high school juniors begin the nitty-gritty tasks involved in creating the perfect college application list. And each spring, parents start asking one another: “Where is your son applying...

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Why Seniors in High School Should Avoid the Temptations of Senioritis!

Posted May 10, 2018, 12:00 pm by Sara Nolan

It’s tempting to just skate through the rest of the year after you’ve submitted your college applications and been accepted to college. But as tempting as it may be, seniors...

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How to Compare Financial Aid and Make That Final College Decision

Posted May 7, 2018, 12:00 pm by Sara Nolan

As offers of college admission and financial-aid awards arrive, students (and parents) are faced with some difficult decisions. Do you accept an offer from a dream college that you simply...

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