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Conducting an exhaustive college search is your first step towards finding the right college for you. Unfortunately, as you look for tips on how to look for the right college, you are likely to come across numerous myths that could seriously derail your search and send you in the wrong direction. Without further ado, let’s …

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As you start filling out or even completing your college applications, you may have heard a few things swirling around about majors and selecting them. However, there’s quite a lot of myths floating about! Here are just a few you may have heard. Myth: You have to declare a major on your college application. You …

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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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The class divisions in high school can be stark and unforgiving, and you might think that college will be more of the same. This really isn’t the case. Here are a few myths about college upperclassmen to break down for you. I won’t see any upperclassmen in my courses. While there are a few exceptions …

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There is a common misconception that if a school isn’t a well-known household name, it isn’t worthwhile. Brand-name is best, right? Not necessarily. Lesser-known doesn’t mean lesser. There are hundreds of schools that are lesser-known and still incredible. These hidden gems can be an ideal college fit for many students, and are oftentimes overlooked because …

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When creating their shortlist of preferred schools, some students do not even consider their state college. This is mainly because of a few myths doing the rounds that have given these institutions a bad reputation. Myth #1: You’re just another number at a state school Fact: State schools can accommodate upwards of 25,000 students. With …

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Have you stopped short of applying to business school because you were uncertain about taking the GMAT? That’s understandable; preparing for and taking the GMAT is a time-consuming and expensive process, especially considering that many prospective applicants end up taking this entrance exam more than once. But what if you could get into business school …

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Transferring colleges can be a stressful time as you make sure you have everything you need to make the major change. There are a lot of myths surrounding the transfer though, so here are some things you need to know. Myth: My Credits Won’t Transfer  While the myth of “My credits won’t transfer” has some …

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Community colleges aren’t a top choice for many high school students or college oriented adults. However, they should be considered as an option more than they are as they have a number of career and educational benefits and are often undervalued. Here are a few myths that surround community colleges: Community College is Not A …

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You weren’t born yesterday: Student life is exciting yet challenging and stressful. You choose a college, decide on loans and personal finance strategies, all while studying, and doing your best to survive assignments and exams. The harder you try, the more it hurts to hear a the rumors and myths about college life nowadays. For incoming …