The post graduate education necessary to become a doctor or a lawyer can be so expensive that a mountain of debt can accrue. See one doctors plight as she racks up over half a million dollars becoming a doctor.
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Posted: 10/13/10
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Sometimes cramming just won't cut it. Fortunately, it's easy to develop time management skills that help you study more effectively while reducing stress and anxiety.
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Posted: 7/12/10
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Have you ever seen a university brochure with photos taken during a New England winter storm featuring homesick students wearing inappropriate attire eating cereal for dinner? Of course not. Will you see this scenario played out during your campus visits? Absolutely.
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Posted: 6/8/10
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The college admission process has become so challenging, confusing and competitive that most parents don’t even recognize it! It is certainly not the experience we had fifteen or twenty years ago.
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Posted: 3/23/10
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Is it harder to get into a school when half of your graduating class seems to be applying?
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Posted: 2/3/10
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Does attending a prep school make you a more attractive candidate?
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Posted: 2/3/10
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Can taking a year off actually work to your advantage?
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Posted: 2/3/10
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Most applicants want to stand out to admissions officers, but some find that course selection at their high school is limited.
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Posted: 1/21/10
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Even if you're among the most dedicated scholars, overachievers or self-proclaimed dorks, these five colleges will kick your butt and and expect you to ask for more.
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Posted: 1/15/10
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Find out what admissions officers learn about you from your high school counselor.
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Posted: 12/22/09
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