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School Spotlight: Chapman University

Check out one of the most hidden schools that Southern California has to offer. They are big on attention, yet small on class size. Chapman is located in the city of Orange that gives students the small-town feel that many … Continue reading

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Thank you Notes Aid in Higher Education Scholarships

Do you think something as small as a thank you note can guarantee you 15,000 dollars? Receiving scholarships from benefactors is a privilege and students who show appreciation for their donations can help in receiving aid money for the years … Continue reading

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The Personal Statement

Imagine five hundred thousand eager college applicants writing five hundred thousand college admission essays. You may wonder how to distinguish yourself from the students with similar grades, comparable test scores, and a familiar list of extracurricular activities. The answer is … Continue reading

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Choosing the Right Major

An analysis of the projected lifetime earnings of numerous college majors provides a clearer picture of what one bachelor’s degree means compared to another in the labor market. The demand and decline of certain job fields are unknown and choosing … Continue reading

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School Spotlight- George Washington University

George Washington University is consistently ranked in the top 50 schools in the nation, and its business, law, and education programs are often ranked in the top ten by US News, World Report, and Princeton Review! Founded in 1821 by … Continue reading

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The Most Common Mistakes When Selecting Schools

Choosing the right schools is the most important and the most difficult part of the college admission process. Having the right mix of schools can really make a difference in your acceptance rate. College is expensive, so before you commit … Continue reading

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Colleges With the Best… Food

There are rankings for everything relating to college, most beautiful campus, nicest dorms, most academically challenging, and of course . . . best food. If you’re going to gain the Freshman 15, then it might as well be good food, … Continue reading

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Application Componenets Part 4

Essays and Recommendations These qualitative factors fill in the empty spaces of your application. What’s important to you? What type of personality do you have? Are you likable? What are you greatest strengths and weaknesses? When colleges read your essays … Continue reading

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Application Components Part 3

Activities and Honors Colleges want to know what you’ve been doing, how long you’ve been doing it, and how successful you’ve been. Being active in the community and taking a leadership role in an activity demonstrates that you’ll be similarly … Continue reading

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Application Components Part 2

High School Record Your high school record, which includes the courses you took and how well you did in those courses, is the most important aspect of getting into a college. And it should be as this is the best … Continue reading

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