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The New Digital SAT: Does it Apply to My College Applications? sat

Gone are the days when the SAT required students to go into a school, sit at a desk with dividers up from one student to the next, and hours taking a written test. Starting in 2023 for international students and in 2024 for Americans, the SAT will turn into a digital SAT.

 

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College Consulting Services: Understanding the Basics of a Likely Letter college admissions consulting college consultants college consulting services

Ivy League schools have an acceptance rate almost as low as 7 percent. However, sometimes schools imply the acceptance of certain students early. 

College admissions can be ruthless — especially when it comes to the top schools. But every once in a while, they'll send out a...

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Colleges that Change Lives college admission consultant college admissions college admissions consulting

A 4.2 GPA student should be successful at any college, but when a college routinely admits B students and transforms them into high-achieving, confident college students, that school is having more of an impact than a highly ranked college that only admits top students.

 

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Brainstorming for Your College Admissions Essay essay essay writing

Some universities are more challenging to get into than others. Harvard University boasts the lowest acceptance rate, admitting just 5 percent of applicants. Of the top 50 hardest colleges to get into in 2023, 48 accepted 20 percent or fewer applicants.

 

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How to Properly Reject a College Acceptance Offer college admission consultant college admissions consulting college advisor independent educational consultant

The college admissions process can be a stressful and challenging time for students. The good news is that in the fall of 2022, almost 18 million students in the U.S. enrolled to study for a degree at a college.

If you are one of the lucky students that got accepted, you may need to reject the...

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Cutting the Cost of College comparing financial aid packages financial aid

As financial aid packages arrive, families are faced with just how much college will cost. At many schools, self-help is up and gift aid is down. That means that colleges are offering less in the way of tuition discounts or grants, and expect families to assume a greater part of the college...

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A Comprehensive Guide to the College Admissions Process college admissions college advisor college applications

It's no secret that college applications are a daunting prospect for just about any high school senior. Getting into your preferred college is a huge deal, after all. For most people, it's one of those life milestones you'll probably never forget. 

 

While the college admissions process...

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Dealing with denial college acceptance college acceptance letters college applications

Everybody wants the euphoria of college acceptance and the sense of pride generated by the college sticker on the back windshield of their car. But what happens when you have to settle for Plan B when there will be no euphoria, just resignation. How do you help your child deal with reality?

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Taking Control in Competitive College Admissions college admissions college advisor college applications

In 2022, the college acceptance rate for United States applicants was 57.85%. Keep in mind that this is the acceptance rate on average, not specifically for the top 50 schools in the US.

 

If you are a high school senior, you are probably thinking about your future college picks. Competitive...

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Appealing Financial Aid Awards comparing financial aid award letters financial aid financial aid award letter

If your first choice college offers everything you want, but the price tag is daunting, don’t give up hope; consider appealing the award. While colleges and universities won’t encourage it, the financial aid officers are empowered to make adjustments, if warranted.

 

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Understanding Reach, Match, and Safety Schools When Applying for Colleges applying to college campus selection campus visit college application plans college environment

When you start applying for colleges, you’re likely to have a few schools in mind that you’re considering. Ideally, throughout your high school years, you’ve done the research, tried to figure out what programs might be best for you, decided what you’ll likely major in,...

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Majoring in Communication Studies college major focus on majors majoring selecting a college major

It’s #2 on Princeton Review’s List of the Top Ten Most Popular College Majors - Communication Studies. Sounds interesting and marketable, but what is it, and more importantly, can it help you get a job?

 

Communication Studies is an academic field that examines how people share...

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