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Financial Aid/Scholarships

How to Get College Scholarships for High School Seniors
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By Anita Doddi
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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Testing/Test Prep

Test-Optional Colleges, Explained
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By Anita Doddi
January 29, 2025 | 10 minute read

As of January 2025, the landscape of standardized testing requirements in college admissions has changed. During the height of COVID-19, many schools released new policies to offer...

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College Applications Computer Science

How to Get a Computer Science Degree
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By Anita Doddi
September 23, 2024 | 7 minute read

If you're interested in getting a degree in Computer Science, read on to find out how you can become more competitive.

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Advice for Parents

Empowering Choices: Insights and Advice for Parents and Teens on Major and Career Exploration
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By Anita Doddi
July 8, 2024 | 6 minute read

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Advice for Parents

How to Help Your Child During Grade 9
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By Anita Doddi
May 26, 2023 | 6 minute read

My son is currently a 9th grader who spent last summer asking me questions about starting high school. The conversation came up at least once a day, so I knew he was nervous. What I did not...

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Collegewise Culture

Life as an Online Counselor
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By Anita Doddi
March 2, 2023 | 4 minute read

Editor's note: if you're curious about what it's like to work at Collegewise, make sure to read our previous blog posts about the Collegewise Culture.

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