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Most high school seniors only have until May 1st to choose their college for the upcoming academic year. If you haven’t decided yet, it’s easy to feel the pressure, especially as the deadline approaches. However, there are ways you can help yourself make that choice. Visit The Colleges Again You’ve probably visited the colleges you’re …

May 1st is the National Candidate Reply Date or College Decision Day, which are both fancy ways of saying that you need to tell a college you plan to attend their school by the first of May. Ideally, you should send in your acceptance notice far before College Decision Day, just to ensure everything goes …

As you start receiving acceptance letters from multiple colleges, you may feel like you need to make some quick decisions about which college to choose. While that is only natural, it may not be the best course of action to rush your decision. There’s actually a college acceptance deadline that most schools adhere to. The …

You’ve received acceptance letters from multiple colleges and now it’s time to select one from among these. This is no easy decision. Every college is sure to have some features that drew you to applying to them in the first place. Now it’s time to select that one college where you will spend your next …

While it is absolutely critical to know which factors to take into consideration when making your final college choice, it is just as important to know what factors should not influence your final college choice—at least, not solely or even having a big influence. Listed below are factors that shouldn’t influence your final college decisions: …

The college search process is long and grueling, as is the college prep process, the college application process, and the college selection process. It can be very tempting to look at your acceptance letters and just pick and option already, so you can finally take a well-deserved break and stop stressing over it. However, a …

If you have applied to multiple colleges, there is a dilemma you are going to face at the end of the admissions cycle as your acceptance letters come in. You’re faced with declining a college acceptance or two. Should you contact the schools you are not attending and inform them about your decision? Admittedly, it …

You’ve received a college acceptance letter! Congratulations! It’s an exciting time, but you probably have a few more colleges that haven’t notified you yet whether you’re accepted or not. While you may already know the steps you have to take after receiving the letter, you may not know the things you should avoid. Don’t Make …

You’ve received your acceptance letters and you’ve just chosen a college – Congratulations! Now what? These are some steps you should take in the next few weeks and months: Let Your College Know This is the most important step. In your excitement, don’t forget to let the college know you selected them! However, remember that …

After you’ve written out your last essay and sent in your last college application, there are still a few things you need to do while waiting for your college acceptance letters to come in. Check Your Emails At Least Once A Day Checking your emails every day is absolutely crucial. The admissions or financial aid …