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How To Use Your Intended Major in the College Search

When searching for your potential future college, there will be quite a few things you will have to keep in mind. This may include the school’s dorm rooms, the location, the size of the school, the college’s reputation, and, of course, your major. Here’s how you can use your intended major in your college search. …
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Search Smart Not Hard: The Best Way to Look for Colleges

The time to search and apply for colleges is just around the corner, so searching smarter rather than harder is key. Doing so can save you plenty of time and headaches, in addition to saving you money on applications to schools that are less than perfect for you. Here are some of the best ways …
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How to Start Your College List

Before you begin sending out applications for colleges this year, you should be creating a list of potential schools first. This will help ensure that you’re only applying to schools that are right for you. Do you know how to get started on your college lists? Start Early You should be starting to create your …
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Pros and Cons of Individual College Campus Tours

Individual college campus tours tend to be more intimate than group tours. These tours typically consist of the prospective student, any family members or friends they include on the visit, and the institution’s tour guide. As with any kind of campus tour, there are pros and cons to individual tours. Pros of Individual Campus Tours …
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Pros and Cons of Group College Campus Tours

Odds are, you know that it’s a good idea to visit colleges before deciding on where you want to go. Being on campus, seeing current students, staff, and faculty members going about their day, hitting up the best lunch spot, and envisioning yourself there can help you figure out if a school is a right …
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Places You Can Start Your College Search

When it comes to creating your college list, where do you even begin? There are over 4,000 universities and colleges in the US, which can definitely feel overwhelming. However, there are numerous places you can start your college search. Here’s where and how to start your college search process: Your High School Counselor In addition …
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What to Do After a College Visit

College visits are a vital part of the college search process. By actually touring the campus, physically being there, you can determine if a college “feels” right. It’s an important thing to discover; you’re going to be spending the next 4+ years there, after all. During a visit, you can tour the campus, take a …

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