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Dec 19, 2019
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It’s that time of year – making a list and checking it twice. And no – we’re not talking about a Santa list. Now is a good time to begin thinking about your college list. Use some of your down time during winter break and the steps below to get a jump...
How to Build Your College List & Measure Your Chances for Admissions
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Oct 16, 2019
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How do you measure your chances of admission for any given college? This is based on several factors. Some factors are more objectively measurable in the college application process than others. The easily measured factors include:
- Your GPA
- Your test scores on ACT,...

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