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Category Archives: College Decision
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions & Your Final College Choice
The waiting is almost over as admission notices get sent out now and within the next few weeks. Making an informed and correct college choice is crucial. Here are things to keep in mind. There are a variety of ways … Continue reading
Things To Do & Ask Once Admitted to College
Many of you may have conducted campus visits prior to being accepted and may have participated in campus tours and spent some time on campus. Now that you are accepted students you may choose to visit again or for the first time before making your decision. Once accepted, your questions may become more detail oriented. Continue reading
What To Do While Waiting For Admission Decisions
You have undoubtedly worked hard to complete your applications and finally they are submitted! Now what? For the next few weeks, you may feel the anxiousness of the notorious college waiting game as nerves build and decision time gets closer. Here are some tips for keeping track of your submitted applications. Continue reading
Questions To Ask Colleges Once You’re Accepted
Many of you may have conducted campus visits prior to being accepted and may have participated in campus tours and spent some time on campus. Now that you are accepted students you may choose to visit again or for the … Continue reading
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A Q & A On Everything College
What are some dos and don’ts for the admissions essay? A Few Starter Suggestions For Your College Essays Brainstorm possible topics and discuss ideas. Slice of life stories can be very appealing and just as noteworthy. Listen to suggestions and … Continue reading
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SENIORS NOW
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER Prepare for and complete any standardized testing requirements and be aware of deadlines to register for tests. Confirm the different testing requirements of the colleges where you intend to apply. More information is here: www.collegeboard.com & www.act.org. … Continue reading
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Deciding About Early Decision and Early Action
If you answer yes to every question, consider applying ED. If you answer one or more questions with a no, consider applying EA or regular decision. Questions: -Have I completely researched this college and other colleges that interest me? -Have … Continue reading
Kurt Vonnegut Speaks To MIT Graduating Class 1998
Vonnegut gave this speech to the MIT graduating class in 1998: Ladies and gentlemen of the class of ’98: Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long-term benefits of … Continue reading
Double Depositing….Wrong and Risky
Making your final college choice by May 1st is not easy especially if you have been waitlisted by other colleges you are also considering. Some choose to “double deposit” and send deposits to several institutions where they have been accepted. … Continue reading