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If you’re heading to college this fall, you will most likely have an orientation coming up this summer. Your future school will tell you what to expect, such as what events are planned, what placement tests you need to take, and more. However, there are things you should not do at college orientation. Do Not …

After weeks of waiting, you’ve received your college acceptance letter, decided where you are going to attend, and finally have a clear picture of where you are going to be studying. Now begins the next phase of preparing for a brand new journey as an independent college student. Summer is a great time to prepare …

Attending freshman orientation is one of the biggest steps forward towards your college career. It’s an exciting time that really gets you hyped up for your school and the time you’ll be spending there. Having a good orientation is key—both for amping you up, but also for getting the necessary information that will help make …

Getting ready to start college can be totally overwhelming. We’ve been there! And with so much to do, it can be easy to forget some essential items and tasks along the way. That’s why we’ve created this list of 15 easily forgotten to-dos for preparing for your freshman year of college. Send Out Thank You …

The stress and anxiety of waiting are finally over. You’ve received that much-hoped-for college admission acceptance letter. Or maybe you’ve received multiple acceptance letters. Now it’s time to prepare for a new phase in your life, as a college student. Here are a few things you need to do after you’ve received one or more …

Receiving a letter saying you are on the college waitlist can put you in a quandary, more so if it is from your first-choice college. Should you wait in the hope that you will get a seat or should you enroll in another college that accepted you? It’s a tough choice to make. Here are …

The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) is a standardized exam that tests your preparedness for law school. If you’re planning on studying law, you’ll need to complete this test and submit your test scores along with the other requirements as part of your application to law school. The LSAT is administered by the Law School …

Is applying to a need-aware or need-blind school better? While need-aware schools will take your financial decision into account during the admission process, need-blind schools only focus on your academics. Both of these financial aid policies have their benefits and drawbacks, but the best fit will vary from student to student. It all depends on …

While it certainly isn’t as common as being admitted in the fall, spring admissions are options at many colleges and universities across the country. Put simply, it means that students are admitted to a school for the spring semester. This is generally a smaller admittance pool. With some schools, students can indicate that they would …

Congratulations! You’ve chosen your college. You may be wondering what happens next. Every school is different, but here are a few student events you can expect to happen over the next few months. Orientation  Almost all colleges and universities have some sort of orientation for students. This is usually a “getting to know you” time …