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How to Research a College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

During your search for the right college for you, you will absolutely want to look more into each school before you apply. What should you be looking for? Here’s how you should research a college. Check out the basics when you research a college Once a college has made your college list, double check those …

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Colleges with the Largest Campuses

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When students are searching for their future college, they often take the location and size of the college into account. Are you looking for larger than average campuses? These four colleges, academies, and universities have the biggest campuses in the United States. Berry College Berry College is located in Mount Berry, Georgia, just outside of …

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Top 10 SAT Test Taking Tips

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 29, 2024

Sitting for the SAT can be daunting! After all, your score on this exam can affect your admission chances at many colleges and universities across the United States. If you have an SAT date on the horizon, here are some helpful tips for taking the SAT. 10 SAT Study and Test Taking Tips 1. Use …

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FAQs About Net Price Calculators

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When searching for your future college, price may be important, but you should be looking past the sticker price. A net price will give you a more accurate and personalized feel for the cost of attending the school. Every college and university is actually required to have a calculator on their website, but you may …

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Is Optional Really Optional? Beware of Leaving Out “Optional” Elements in College Apps

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Growing up with the internet, you’re used to those forms that have stars next to the mandatory questions, with optional being just that—optional. However, when it comes to “optional” on college apps, it really may not be in your best interest to skip it. Here are a few examples of things that some colleges say …

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Myth: There is ONE Perfect School for Me

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

While you’re looking at schools, you may have it in your mind that there is one perfect school for you, a “soulmate”. However, most students find that’s simply not the case. There Are Good Fits, Not Perfect Schools We all want there to be that “perfect” school, but that just isn’t the case. There’s no …

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FAFSA deadlines you need to know

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 26, 2026

Key takeaways The federal government requires the FAFSA be completed by the end of the academic year (June 30th) for federal student loans. Colleges often have priority FAFSA deadlines in November for early decision and early action students, and in February for regular decision applicants. Some state grant programs are first come, first serve, so …

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Myth: Ivy Leagues are the Most Selective Schools

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s a common thought that Ivy League schools are the most selective schools of all the colleges and universities in the United States. You’ll find that’s not exactly the case. Ivy League Acceptance Rates Harvard is the most selective school out of the Ivy Leagues, selecting only 5% of applicants, with Yale right behind, only accepting …

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What NOT to Ask During a College Visit

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

During your college visits, you may have a list of questions you want to ask, either as a student or a parent. These may include questions about campus life, classes, majors, or town. There are a few questions though that you will want to steer clear of. Here are some questions to NOT ask during a …