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Student on campus - choosing early action vs early decision makes a big difference
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What Does Early Admissions Mean?

Early admissions in regard to college refers to the early application processes, generally known as Early Decision and Early Action. Here’s what you need to know about it, the benefits, and whether or not you should apply to college under early admissions. What Does Early Admissions Mean? Early admissions means the process of applying to …
defining freshman fears.
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Conquering Freshman Fears

Entering college for the first time is definitely a major life change. You’re (likely) moving out of your house, leaving the K-12 system, leaving your friends, and entering a new chapter of your life. It’s no wonder it can be scary! But know you’re not alone. There are plenty of common fears that new college …
College planning timeline and important milestones.
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College Planning Checklist

If you’re in high school, it’s never too early to start planning for college! There are quite a few things you’ll need to complete over the next four years, so this college planning checklist will help ensure you’re ticking off all the boxes of jobs you need to get done! 1. Get Involved Volunteer at …
Public Speaking to an audience.
college admissions, questions & answers

How to Be a Better Public Speaker

Whether you have to complete a debate project for your high school government class or you need to present your thesis, public speaking can be scary! Thankfully, there are ways to cut down on that anxiety and ensure you’re properly prepared. Here’s a rundown of why public speaking is so important plus some tips to …
Student studying to earn college credits in high school.
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5 Ways to Earn College Credits in High School

Who says you have to wait for your first year of college to get a start on your degree? You can get a head start on your college credits while still in high school! We’ll cover just five in this article but there may be additional options available to you depending on where you are …
LSAT stands for Law School Admission Test.
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Best LSAT Prep Books

The Law School Admission Test, better known as the LSAT, is a standardized test that assesses whether an applicant is likely to do well in law school. This test, like many other standardized tests, is rigorous, and often described as challenging — perhaps one of the most challenging. But it is not impossible. Once people …
The GMAT stands for Graduate Management Admission Test.
ACT & SAT, college admissions

Best GMAT Prep Books

You’ve probably heard of the GMAT before, and if you haven’t, then you might guess by the name that it is a type of standardized test used in the education world. The GMAT is an entrance exam for business school that is 3.5 hours long. It tests specific skills that are important for management and …
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How Hard is it to Get Into Harvard?

Getting into college can be difficult, but what about getting into Harvard University? Is it really as difficult as they say? Well, yes – it is quite tough to get accepted to Harvard! Here’s why and how you can work to increase your chances of getting an acceptance letter from this Ivy League. How Hard …