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College Application Myths
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Applying to colleges can be tricky, but if you make sure that you fully understand the process, things will go more smoothly. Many students believe the following “facts,” but doing these things will lead you down the wrong path. Here are some college application myths you should know about. 1. When applying early, there’s no real difference between early action and early decision. Early action and early decision applications have similar deadlines, but they are very different. Early…
Read More »KudosWall: An Online Resume for Kids
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If you are a parent or have a child in your life, you’ve likely experienced a moment of great pride in one of their achievements. It is also possible that you wished to have a way to somehow record their achievement. KudosWall is just the place to do that. You can start building your child’s online record and make sure it is a positive one. On KudosWall parents can “store pictures, videos, presentations,and documents,” ranging from…
Read More »Are You Ready For College?
Are you ready for college? If you haven’t ticked these items off your to do list, the answer is probably no. 1. Save money, plan a budget, and get financial aid straightened out. I’m sure you’ve heard the trope of the “poor college student,” but if you’re able, it’s a great idea to work and save as much money as you can before you leave for school. To avoid bank account panic later on, you should…
Read More »3 Biggest Mistakes Students Make on their College Admission Essay
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Choosing a College Major
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When I was in high school only a few short years ago, it seemed like everyone around me had their whole lives mapped out. They knew exactly where they wanted to go to college, what they wanted to study, where they wanted to be in eighty years…you name it, they already knew it. No one else seemed to have problems with choosing a college major. Meanwhile, I felt like I had nothing figured out. I…
Read More »Benefits of a Gap Year
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While many high school seniors stress out about college applications, visits, and the like, there is another group of soon to be graduates looking into an alternate possibility. Gap years are traditionally a European custom and are a common choice for students are graduating from secondary school(i.e high school). The idea behind a gap year is to take a gap in between schooling, hence the name. In the last 10 years, gap years have increased…
Read More »Five of the Best Colleges in MA
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Did you know that some of the top-ranked universities in the nation are located right here in Massachusetts? Read on to find out more about five of the best colleges in the state. 1. Harvard University AT A GLANCE Location: Cambridge Tuition: $40,418 Campus: Midsize/city Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and is considered one of the most prestigious in the nation. Its 21,000 students pick…
Read More »Time to Put Together your College Applications
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For high school seniors, this time of year is a mixed bag. On one hand, you’re in your last year of high school and are excited for the future. On the other, it’s time to put together your college applications. When it came time for me to apply to colleges, I felt pretty overwhelmed. This was the first time that I was applying for something so important, and hearing colleges constantly talked about by everyone…
Read More »How Parents can Help with the College Application Process
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Applying to college can be a frightening and overwhelming task for students to take on, especially those who tend to procrastinate. Many families wonder how parents can help with the college application process to facilitate and ease the anxiety. Look below for some tips on how to help. Make a timeline together: During their junior year of high school, or even sooner sit down with your child and make a timeline. Include things such as when…
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