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What’s a College Preparation Service?

A college preparation service is a specific type of counseling or guidance service that focuses on helping high school students successfully navigate the college admissions process. For high school students, applying to college can be overwhelming and stressful and that’s not surprising. Not only is the college application process long and confusing, but it is …
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Online Volunteer Opportunities

Whether you don’t have a car, don’t have time to travel, or there aren’t any volunteer opportunities in your area, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck! There are actually plenty of online volunteer opportunities available to high school and college students. Here are just a few to help you get started. Smithsonian Digital Volunteer …
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75 Volunteer and Community Service Ideas

Volunteering your time is a great way to give back to your community, and the good news is, there are a lot of ways you can help. If you’re wondering where to start, you’re in the right place. Whether it’s reading books at the library, delivering meals, or even volunteering online, consider your interests and …
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What is the universal college application deadline?

Key takeaways: The universal application deadline is January 1 for regular decision submissions, but not every college uses this specific date. You’ll have to submit your application earlier if you wish to apply under Early Action or Early Decision. Most colleges won’t accept late submissions but may make exceptions for emergencies. Many colleges and universities …
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Are Rolling Admissions Right for Me?

When it comes to the college application process, you generally have quite a few options for when you can send your application in. There’s the regular decision, early action, and early decision. A fourth option that may be available to you is actually “rolling admissions.” Are you wondering: are rolling admissions right for me? Let’s …
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Can Colleges Revoke Your Admission? 7 Reasons They Could

Yes, colleges can revoke your admission in certain circumstances. Even if you’ve received an acceptance letter or declared your intention to attend the following fall, the school could decline your attendance if you earned bad grades in your senior year, were suspended, or you posted offensive material online, among other reasons. Here’s what you need …

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