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College Admissions on a Budget

by Greg Kaplan | Apr 27, 2016 | Articles

We have heard about families that spare no expense in creating unique opportunities for their children to shine in the competitive college application process. Parents on a budget are at a loss as to what they can do to help their kids stand out if they lack the funds...

Top 5 Qualities Colleges Look For in a High School Student

by Kristy Hessman | Apr 29, 2014 | Articles

Let’s clear this up right off the bat – when we talk about the top 5 qualities colleges seek in a high school student, we are talking about personal qualities. There is no denying the importance of good grades, high SAT/ACT scores, and ample extracurricular activities...

Tips for Applying to College

by MTATS | Oct 23, 2013 | Articles

You’re almost done with high school and it’s time to find some tips for applying to college. Some students have the luxury of supportive parents, peers and school councilors but some need to go it on their own. But whatever your situation, these are some...

Tips To Help You Get Into The Best Colleges

by Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz | Apr 21, 2012 | Articles

College career counselor and award-winning author, Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz, has helped thousands of students get into the best colleges worldwide. Below, she shares her valuable tips, accumulated from over 20 years of college counseling (personally and at...