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    Community Service and Summer: Steps to College

    Community Service and Summer: Steps to College

    Posted April 9, 2014, 7:13 pm by Main Contact

    The simple fact is that colleges want good citizens. That’s why high school community service is an important factor for college admissions. And there are places where teenage volunteers can...

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    10 College Readiness Tips

    10 College Readiness Tips

    Posted April 9, 2014, 6:43 pm by Rebecca Joseph

    It’s time to get your college readiness plan in high gear for your high school seniors. It is never too early to start planning ahead! Here are 10 tips to...

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    Admission Rates Decline Again at Most Elite Colleges

    Admission Rates Decline Again at Most Elite Colleges

    Posted April 9, 2014, 4:42 pm by Customer Service

    As the college admissions season dies down, statistics have been released about the newest accepted college classes. The data is disheartening—elite schools accept fewer and fewer qualified students each year....

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    Are Summer College Visits Worthwhile?

    Are Summer College Visits Worthwhile?

    Posted April 5, 2014, 3:00 pm by Marie Schwartz

    Most parents of high school juniors—or rising seniors—feel some pressure as this summer before senior year rolls around. The college application process looms. The essay topic remains a mystery. Then,...

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    The Beauty and Convenience of Early Action

    The Beauty and Convenience of Early Action

    Posted April 4, 2014, 3:00 pm by Evan Berkowitz

    Regular readers know I once referred to Early Action as something like “the best thing since sliced bread.” But not until this week have I realized what a terrific and...

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