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You may have not heard of them, but Educational Opportunity Centers are one part of the Federal TRIO Programs. If you’re from a disadvantaged background or area, they may be something you want to look into to ensure you’re starting your college education off on the right foot. Here is an explanation of TRIO is …

During junior year, applying to college may seem a long way off but you should know that waiting for your senior year to start college prep can be a mistake. You want to finish your senior year strong so you can submit impressive transcripts along with your college applications. This will leave you with very …

Advanced Placement courses aren’t for the academically weak. But just because the average student may have to work harder to be successful with an AP course doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still try taking one. Advanced Placement is a positive determining factor not only for high school success, but college success as well. Keep reading to …

Getting someone to review your college application is always a good idea. A fresh pair of eyes is more likely to spot a typo, some awkward sentence, or a wrong detail that you may have overlooked. Of course, asking the right person is important. When looking for someone to review your college application, these are …

Your high school counselor is a lifesaver when it comes to college prep. Their entire goal is to help you towards graduation and success, so make sure you utilize their expertise as much as you can. Here are a number of topics to discuss with your high school counselor: High School Graduation Requirements Before attending …

You’ve finally made it! It’s your senior year, which means very soon you’ll be done with high school and off to college. Don’t hit cruise control just yet, though. The work is about to begin. Here are ten things every senior needs to do in order to get ready for college. Take/Retake the ACT or …

Most likely, one of the mandatory aspects of your college applications are the essays. If you have a few questions, these commonly asked ones may help you out when it comes to writing. What Do I Write  About? This is probably the most commonly asked question when it comes to college applications. In most cases, …

The college application process is stressful enough, but with the essays on top of everything else, it can really cause anxiety for some students. But don’t worry. There are plenty of ways to de-stress the writing process. Start Early One of the best things you can do to take the stress out of the essay …

If you’re not fully confident in your writing ability, the essay part of the college application can be daunting. However, just because you don’t think you’re a good writer it doesn’t mean you can’t craft a successful and interesting essay. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding how to write a good college …

One of the most daunting tasks you may have to work on as a prospective college student is the college applications essay. Essays are often required not just for college admissions itself, but also for scholarships, fellowships, and certain types of grant programs. After spending hours working on your essay, all you want to do …