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The Collegewise Guide to Women's Colleges
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By Casey Near
February 24, 2021 | 4 minute read

Author’s note: this letter also appears at the opening of our updated Guide to Women's Colleges, which you can now find on our Resources page.

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Spring Campus Visits Are Probably Overrated
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By Arun Ponnusamy
February 17, 2021 | 4 minute read

As a college counselor in a precedented year, my meetings with juniors right now would include planning spring break campus visits, maybe even one of those full-fledged road trips that’s...

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How to Make the Most of Your Virtual College Visits
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By Megan Carlier
October 7, 2020 | 10 minute read

As a past admissions counselor and someone who is very much still connected to that world through my current work and relationships, I can see how much has changed due to COVID. Students...

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By Christopher Logan and Nicole Pilar
August 19, 2020 | 11 minute read

Like all good millennials, I have a horrible penchant for reality TV. Yes, I can name all of the Kardashians, I compete in a fantasy league for Survivor, and I have considered submitting an...

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Best Questions to Ask on College Visits
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By Casey Near
March 26, 2019 | 3 minute read

One of the ways to get the most out of your limited time on a college visit is to ask meaningful questions. The two most common on-campus experiences for prospective students (the college...

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How Many Will You Attend?
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By Tom Barry
October 17, 2018 | 3 minute read

One of the statements we hear most frequently from parents and students applying to college is “You don’t get in if you don’t apply.” It’s tough to argue with that. There are thousands of...

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