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Advice for Parents IEA Series

Is Your Neurodivergent Teenager Ready for College?
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By Jessica Nelson
August 1, 2025 | 8 minute read

When my youngest child was a toddler, she had the terrifying habit of jumping into the local public pool without her floaties on, even though she couldn't yet keep her head above water, let...

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College Essays

Politics in College Essays: 7 Ways to Get It Right
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By Collegewise Staff
July 29, 2025 | 8 minute read

Our Collegewise counselors often get questions about whether or not they should write about politics in their college essay. You can even broaden that question to religion, current events,...

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Advice for Parents Financial Aid

How Much Is College Tuition? Real Costs, Trends & How Families Can Pay Less
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By Ian Parker
July 28, 2025 | 10 minute read

Understand how much college tuition is today, what your family will be expected to pay, and how you can take proactive steps to reduce costs and save money. This blog will dive into the...

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What Colleges Look For

How to Write an Email to a College Admissions Officer (With Examples)
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By Collegewise Staff
July 25, 2025 | 9 minute read

Today's college applicant is much more likely to email, not call, an admissions officer with a question or request. So it’s important to remember that the person on the receiving end of...

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Testing/Test Prep

What are the High School Entrance Exams? ISEE and SSAT Explained
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By Collegewise Staff
July 25, 2025 | 19 minute read

Are you looking to enroll your youngster into a private or parochial middle or high school? They'll likely need to face an entrance exam before being considered. In this blog, you'll...

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College Applications

How to Get into Harvard
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By Collegewise Staff
July 23, 2025 | 14 minute read

Earning admission to Harvard University is often seen as hitting the college admissions jackpot. Despite how competitive the admissions process is, each year, thousands of students...

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