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What Colleges Look For

Credit/No Credit in High School Coursework
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By Casey Near, Arun Ponnusamy, and Paul Kanarek
June 9, 2020 | 6 minute read

A note: we wrote this piece in April 2020 for our counseling and secondary education colleagues, as they navigated decisions around going Credit/No Credit in their districts and schools....

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College Essays

Tackling the Common App Personal Essay
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By Meredith Graham
September 10, 2019 | 7 minute read

The Common App personal essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the...

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Choosing a College

Keep An Open Mind, Find the Right Colleges
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By Breanne Boyle
July 16, 2019 | 3 minute read

The first time I learned about Miami University of Ohio, it was from a postcard.

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Choosing a College

Liberal Arts Colleges You Should Check Out
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By Collegewise Staff
July 9, 2019 | 6 minute read

As a high-school junior at a very small school, I was relatively clueless (and completely college counselor-less). But even back then, I was pretty sure I wanted a change of scenery. So...

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Financial Aid/Scholarships

How To Get More Financial Aid For College
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By Kevin McMullin
May 14, 2019 | 4 minute read

From: If the U Fits: Expert Advice on Finding the Right College and Getting Accepted by Collegewise founder, Kevin McMullin Update from Summer 2020: if you want to qualify for merit money,...

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Choosing a College

Midwest Colleges & Universities You Should Consider
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By Julie Simon
May 7, 2019 | 5 minute read

If you created a scatterplot of colleges in the U.S., you’ll definitely find a sea of dots on both coasts. I mean, all you have to do is throw a stone in Boston and you’ll hit five...

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