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College Interviews

College Interview Suggestions and Prep
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By Matt Musico
April 25, 2022 | 6 minute read

The college admissions journey involves several scenarios that can be stress-inducing. One of them is sitting down for a college interview, mostly because it’s something you’ve never done...

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Choosing a College

How Do I Help My Child Pick A College?
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By Ian Parker
April 18, 2022 | 3 minute read

Well, this is it – or, as the mom of one of my students told me the other day, “That’s a wrap!” For most high school seniors, applications have been submitted, admission decisions have been...

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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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Testing/Test Prep

What’s so great about Collegewise’s Tutoring & Test Prep?
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By Stefanie Toye
March 28, 2022 | 7 minute read

During calls, presentations, and discussions with our families, we are often asked, “Why should I book tutoring and/or test preparation for the ACT/SAT with Collegewise? Collegewise...

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Course Selection

Spring Break College Visits: Are They Worth It?
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By Verónica Leyva
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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What Colleges Look For

What You Need to Know About Volunteer Hours for College in 2022
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By Vanessa Daves-Poarch
March 14, 2022 | 6 minute read

At Collegewise, there’s one questions our counselors despise being asked: “How many volunteer hours should I do to be a competitive college applicant?” Volunteering for the sake of looking...

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