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    5 Tips for College Move-in Day

    Posted August 11, 2014, 2:00 pm

    College move-in day is something every parent dreads and every student looks forward to. Parents are excited about their student attending college, but dreading the inevitable “empty nest” feeling. Students...

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    Parental Guidance NOT Suggested

    Posted August 8, 2014, 2:00 pm by Evan Berkowitz

    These last few weeks before heading off to college have found me looking around the house making mental notes of things I’d like to bring and things I’ll miss from...

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    This Is How You Write a College Essay

    Posted August 5, 2014, 2:00 pm by Sara Zhou

    This is how you write a college admissions essay: you talk about yourself. You hope that you come across well on paper. You share your experiences—you share what makes you...

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    Low Test Scores? These Test-Optional Colleges Don’t Care

    Posted August 1, 2014, 2:00 pm by Andrew Belasco

    In the past few years, and increasing number of selective colleges and universities have adopted test-optional policies, no longer requiring students to submit their standardized test scores. Institutions eliminating or...

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