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Financial Aid/Scholarships

How to Get College Scholarships for High School Seniors
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By Anita Gajula
March 31, 2025 | 9 minute read

As a college admissions counselor, it’s that time of year when my seniors and their families are hit hard by the cost of college because they have to make a final decision soon. As they...

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College Research

The Collegewise Guide to Women's Colleges
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By Christopher Logan
March 31, 2025 | 6 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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College Admissions

Soul helps you stand out
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By Kevin McMullin
March 27, 2025 | 3 minute read

One of the best ways to stand out in college admissions is to put some soul into your activities.

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College Essays

What is a Personal Statement? A Complete Guide
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By Collegewise Staff
March 21, 2025 | 13 minute read

The Common App personal statement brings life, personality, and character to the college application. It’s also one of the areas students have the most control over. In this blog, we’ll...

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College News

The Department of Education: What Families Need to Know
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By Collegewise Staff
March 13, 2025 | 10 minute read

With education being such a fundamental part of students’ future (and the reason we live and breathe here at Collegewise), recent news concerning the Department of Education has left...

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College Admissions

Why ChatGPT is the new Facebook in college admissions
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By Kevin McMullin
March 10, 2025 | 4 minute read

For a period of several years in the mid-2000’s when Facebook grabbed hold of the high school audience, I heard the same question from at least one student or parent at every college...

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