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Charting Your Path to an Arts Degree
A degree in the arts offers endless possibilities. Not only will it help you take your skills to the [...]
College Costs: Knowledge is Power for Applicants
As costs continue to rise, planning how to finance a four-year degree has become a more prominent part of [...]
College Openings Update
College Openings Update has closed for the year. See you in Spring 2025. NACACās annual College [...]
Early to Rise, Early to College? Early Applications in the Admission Process
By Sean Nyhan A high school senior stares at the polished college application essay before her. Itās still early [...]
Factors in College Admission
A studentās high school record continues to be the most important factor in college admission decisions for prospective first-time [...]
How to Cope with Anxiety in the Admission Process
By Sean Nyhan When we asked Brennan Barnard, director of college counseling at the Derryfield School (NH), what students [...]
Making College Dreams a Reality for Undocumented Students
AboutĀ 98,000 undocumented immigrants graduateĀ each year from US high schools. For such students, obtaining and financing a college degree can [...]
Parts of a College Application
You, the student, are responsible for sending colleges your application and some additional documentation. Your high school is responsible [...]
Preparing for College: Junior Year Checklist
Thinking about college? Follow these steps. SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER Talk with your counselor about the year ahead. Confirm that your courses [...]
Preparing for College: Senior Year Checklist
Applying to college? Follow these steps. AUGUST-SEPTEMBER Register for the SAT and/or ACT if you didnāt take a college [...]
Top Ten Tips for Writing a College Essay
1: Start early.Ā More time = less stress. You'll have plenty of time to give the essay your best effort. [...]
Trusted Sources: AXS Companion for Navigating CommonApp
The AXS Companion is a free, open, online resource to help students navigate Common App. Independent Educational Consultants Association [...]
Trusted Sources: Seeking Advice on Applying to Universities in Another Country
Are you a student who would like to apply to a university in another country? Researching and applying to [...]
