Hilary Cairns

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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3 Unique and Helpful College Packing Tips

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
You may know by now: packing too much when you’re heading to your freshman year of college is super easy. However, not all planning and packing skills are going to be known to you right away, especially if you’re the first person in your family who is going to college. Here are three unique and …
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scholarships

3 More Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
We recently talked about seven scholarships for LGBTQ+ students, but those aren’t the only ones available. There are dozens of scholarship opportunities out there. We’ve found three more LGBTQ+ scholarships to help continue your search. Victor Agnoni Visual Arts Foundation Scholarship Amount: Varies Deadline: April 24, 2020 Nicholas Agnoni created the Victor Agnoni Visual Arts …
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college search

Pros And Cons Of Starting College In The Spring

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 12, 2024
Some 4-year colleges and universities, but not all, allow students to start in the spring semester. Starting college in the spring can give you a headstart on your education. However, students could find themselves overwhelmed in their new environment without preparation. Most college students start college in the fall. Many “moving in day” pictures take …
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student life

5 Things All Students Must Do At Their College Orientation

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Attending college orientation can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time, but plenty of students will be in your shoes. You’re all in this together. There are plenty of things to do during this event. Here are 5 things all students should do at their college orientation: Participate There are going to be a …
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careers & internships

So You Want To Be a CEO: 5 Steps

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s no direct path to becoming a CEO, but there are ways you can improve your chances. This is a career path that takes quite a bit of time and patience along with a lot of luck. Rarely is anyone made CEO straight out of college. But if you’re interested in working towards achieving this …
Do colleges look at middle school grades?
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Myth: Middle School Doesn’t “Count” For College Admissions

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Do colleges look at middle school grades? A lot of students believe that only what they did in high school matters to their college application, and that’s not necessarily the case. A lot of what you did in middle school may actually have an effect on your life, high school grades, and overall application. The …
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ACT & SAT

3 Tips for the SAT Essay Section

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Did you opt in to the Essay portion of the SAT? It can be helpful knowing some tips as you head into this optional part of the exam, especially if others in your study group declined to take it. Here are three things to remember on your test date: Don’t Ignore Proper Essay Format Just …

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