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Being Waitlisted Doesn’t Mean You Have To Wait
While many students are celebrating their acceptance into college, others are stuck on a waitlist in admissions limbo. If you’ve been waitlisted, there’s a lot more you can do than wait.
Should I go to Grad School?
By lwilliams. Edited by Unigo If you have plans to become a doctor or lawyer, then yeah, grad school should definitely be in your future plans. But, what about the rest of us? If you’re nearing the end of your undergraduate degree program, you may begin to wonder if you should keep this schooling thing up. After all, these past four years just flew by, so what’s another two … or seven? Maybe some of your …
Avoid These Common FAFSA Mistakes!
Avoid These Common FAFSA Mistakes! By Tamara In January, more than 20 million students will file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and many will submit applications with mistakes. Simple errors can delay or even derail your chances of receiving financial aid, not only at the federal level, but also at the state level and at prospective colleges. To ensure you receive the most aid possible, be sure to avoid these common FAFSA …
How Do I Get an Address For That Thank You Notes?
When you interview with an alum, you may be responding to a phone call setting up the time and place. You may only have their phone number. How do you get their contact information (e-mail or snail mail address) for your thank you note?
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Eight Questions To Ask When Choosing A College
In front of you are glossy brochures that represent X University and Y College, your top two choices, both of which have already told you they love you back. Congratulations! Here are some questions to ask yourself as you try to choose between them.
College Culture Shock! A Guide to Moving Away to College
Moving away to college can lead to some serious culture shock. Here’s what I learned when I moved from the West Coast to the South.
Quiz: Is Your Teen Ready for College?
By Jolyn Brand Part of the “American Dream” is to send children off to college after high school. We envision them living in dorms, enjoying the true ‘college experience’, learning, and growing into adults. The reality is that some children aren’t ready for that independence. Many college students return home after a semester or two of college, usually because of failing grades, lack of friends, or simply too much partying. Get ready for college— how do parents …
Tough Economic Times Prompt New Questions For College Visits
Many colleges have maintained or have even increased financial aid for the coming academic year in order to meet the needs of the increasing number of families unable to pay the full cost. Some schools continue to devote resources to financial aid so they can draw and retain desired students. Obviously pressure on endowments and college budgets means that the additional funds for financial aid had to come from somewhere.