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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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Business Majors

Extracurriculars for Students Interested in a Business Major
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By Patti Miller
December 16, 2022 | 4 minute read

Some students apply to college with a plan to explore a wide variety of fields and then figure out where their true passions lie. Not so with business applicants. That's why exploring...

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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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College Applications STEM

A College Application Guide for STEM Majors
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By Charlie Duffy
September 22, 2022 | 8 minute read

Applying to college as a STEM major is a unique process. For students (and parents) looking for extra advice on how to maximize a STEM application before hitting the "Submit" button, read...

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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

A+ Colleges that Don’t Depend on A-F Grades
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By Christina Mangano
August 9, 2022 | 7 minute read

Not every student has the highest GPA, and that's okay! Here is our list of colleges that don't rely on grades to get accepted.

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