SORT YOUR OWN COLLEGE LIST
By
Rachel Hertzberg
High school juniors enter the college process with a great range of knowledge about where to apply. You might have people in your life ...
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UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID
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Racel Hertzberg
As you probably know, college tuition has been rising steeply for the last several decades. The price of education can present a signifi...
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SUMMER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Rahel Hertzberg
Your extracurricular list is a way for you to show colleges that you’re more than just a test score. What you do outside of class highlig...
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HOW TO WRITE A STRONG COLLEGE ESSAY WHEN YOU HATE WRITING
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Clara Mouawad
When it comes to the college application, it’s fine and dandy to write a college essay when you actually like to write. But how do you cr...
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CRAFTING YOUR EXTRAORDINARY STORY FROM YOUR ‘MUNDANE’ LIFE
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Clara Mouawad
“I don’t know what to write for my personal essay; my life is so mundane.” If this thought crosses your mind as you stare at a blank doc...
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HOW DO YOU KNOW IF A COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
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Clara Mouawad
We make decisions every day. However, one of the first major decisions that you will have to make is selecting which college to attend. E...
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A GUIDE TO STANDARDIZED TESTS
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Rachel Hertzberg
Even as more colleges go test-optional, the majority of schools require applicants to submit an ACT or SAT score. What is the difference bet
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS: A TIMELINE
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Rachel Hertzberg
If you are considering applying to community college, some schools simply require that you enroll before classes start. Other schools may...
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7 CHARACTER STRENGTHS
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Rachel Hertzberg
The VIA Character Institute lists seven character strengths that can make a big difference in a person’s success. These character ...
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