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Hilary Cairns is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and has a BA in English/Creative Writing. She's an established freelance writer who also has a hand in marketing, social media, and editing for various businesses across the United States.

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How Much Academic Rigor Should I Put Into My High School Schedule?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When choosing your courses for high school, it can be tough to decide just how many classes or which classes you should take. Between your core and elective courses, it’s important to take outside influences into account. Here are some things to consider before selecting classes to determine how much academic rigor you should put …

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Different Ways to Build Your College List

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you are starting to look at colleges, you may not know exactly where to start. Even if you have a dream school in mind, you will have to have other colleges for backups and consideration, especially if your dream school doesn’t work out. Here are three different ways you can start to build your …

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Reasons to Save Your Dream College Visit for Last

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

While you may be anxious to see your dream school in person as soon as possible, you may actually want to move that college to the back of the list when it comes time to visit each campus. There are quite a few reasons to do just that. You’ll Know How To Have a Successful …

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3 Reasons to do Your College Interviews

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 28, 2023

Many schools offer applicants the chance to do college interviews as part of their admissions application. These sessions are often with a faculty member or professor in your intended field, but they can also be the alumni network of the school. They ask questions to see if you’re the right fit for their school and …

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People You Should Meet During a College Visit

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

During a college visit, you will most likely be meeting with a member of the admissions team or even an alumnus that will help you and your group view the school. While you probably have a ton of questions for them, you should also be designing questions for other people. These are just a few …

ACT & SAT

How to Improve your SAT “Weak Spots”

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When preparing for the SAT, you may have found you have particular weak spots that you could improve on before the test date. While you may feel confident in the subjects, you may not be particularly strong in time restrictions or the format of the test. Or it could work the other way around; You may be fine …

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College Freshman Move In Day FAQs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re moving into your college dorm, you may have a few questions prior to the move in date. Here are just a few of the most frequently asked questions. When Do I Move In? College students’ move in date depends entirely on their specific school. Your college should have it listed on their website …

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FAQ About College Application Essays

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most likely, one of the mandatory aspects of your college applications are the essays. If you have a few questions, these commonly asked ones may help you out when it comes to writing. What Do I Write About? This is probably the most commonly asked question when it comes to college applications. In most cases, …

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