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The Value of AP Classes
Everyone hates AP classes. Parents hate them, students hate them, schools hate them, even colleges are wary of them. However, there are many compelling reasons to take them. How does saving $20,000 sound?
College Success Stories
A student might think that he or she is doomed, but the applications process is far from over. Here are some uplifting stories of how students focused on what they enjoyed and still got into their top choice schools.
College Myths: Are They Real or Fake?
Everyone has heard of college and admissions stories that seem real. Are they? There are some predominant myths out there that all students applying to college should be aware of.
3 Admissions Mistakes that You can Avoid
We all mess up but doing so on a college application can be very dangerous. Here is a short reminder of some things to double check before sending out your applications.
Living by yourself for the first time can be very costly, especially when dealing with the costs of college. Books can cost several thousand dollars, and then there is food, clothes, toothpaste, blankets, etc... you get the point. Here are some of the costs that you can expect to encounter.
Students are piling on the extra curricular activities in hopes that they will stand out and have a better chance at college admissions. Too few makes a student look lazy but too many can show that a student is trying too hard. How do you find a balance?
Some colleges are significantly larger than others, so a student might find himself is a large class from time to time. How does a class of 200 compare to the small classes of high school? There are some things that will definitely help make the most of the situation
Are you confused with the terms of your financial aid package? There are grants and scholarships AND loans all on the same letter, so what are you supposed to make of them?
With the cost of college as high as it is, many students are trying to find ways to lessen the burden on their parents and themselves. The most popular way is through finding scholarships, but this can often be a daunting task. How do you start?
Coming up on summer, many juniors want to figure out how to spend their vacation. Do you want a job? Volunteer work? All of these have their pluses and minuses, but there are some things that everyone should do to give them the best shot at the college of their dreams.
Do colleges actually read what you post on Facebook? The answer is YES! What you post on Facebook can absolutely hurt your chances of admission to college. These experts share some ways to minimize the effect that Facebook has on your college goals.
