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Collegewise educators are trusted voices in the admissions and college counseling world. We are an assortment of former admissions officers, school counselors, and many other fascinating people. Together, we've seen everything. And we use our collective knowledge to share tips, advice, and insights on our blog.

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School Counselor vs. Independent Counselor vs. College Counselor: What's the Difference?
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By Collegewise Staff
January 6, 2023 | 7 minute read

Life's about options, even when preparing for college applications. Students can work with three types of counselors: a school counselor, an independent education counselor, or a private...

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Testing/Test Prep

What is the PSAT & When is it? (2023 updates)
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By Collegewise Staff
December 5, 2022 | 14 minute read

Students are back in school, fall's begun, and parents may have questions about the PSAT, scoring, differences between the PSAT and SAT, and how the movement toward digital testing will...

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Athletic Recruitment

College Athletic Recruiting: 4 Simple Steps to Navigating the Process
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By Collegewise Staff
August 19, 2022 | 12 minute read

What is the process for high school athletes looking to get recruited by colleges? To better prepare families as they navigate the process, we've put together a checklist of steps to get...

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Choosing a College

Best Colleges for Pre-Med: 3 Hidden Gems for the Pre-Med Scholar
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By Collegewise Staff
June 9, 2022 | 13 minute read

Did you know that there are almost 4,000 colleges and universities across the country? It’s easy to forget that fact when the same 50-100 schools get the most news and media attention. At...

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What Colleges Look For

What Matters to Colleges from Freshman Year of High School?
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By Collegewise Staff
April 11, 2022 | 5 minute read

So you’re a freshman or a sophomore thinking about that 9th grade report card and wondering, “Uhh, how much will colleges care about my C in Biology, since science is my least favorite...

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Course Selection

Spring Break College Visits: Are They Worth It?
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By Collegewise Staff
March 23, 2022 | 5 minute read

Spring break is a great time to visit colleges. Whether you’re near or far from home, the time off of school can be great for touring colleges while students are on campus. But, much like...

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