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The Best Questions to Ask on College Visits
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By Casey Near
March 16, 2018 | 3 minute read

One of the ways to get the most out of your limited time on a college visit is to ask meaningful questions. The two most common on-campus experiences for prospective students (the college...

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College Interviews

Five Questions for Your College Interviewer
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By Kevin McMullin
November 30, 2017 | 2 minute read

Students often wonder what questions they should ask their college interviewers. It’s a good instinct to think about this ahead of time. If you’re genuinely interested in the college, it...

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College Essays

Is Your College Essay Ready to Submit?
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By Lauren Nicholson
October 20, 2017 | 1 minute read

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Study Skills

What Happens to Valedictorians?
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By Kevin McMullin
May 23, 2017 | 2 minute read

From Time Magazine’s recent article, Wondering What Happened to Your Class Valedictorian? Not Much, Research Shows:

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College Essays

Politics in College Essays?
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By Kevin McMullin
June 15, 2016 | 3 minute read

Our Collegewise counselors often get questions, especially during an election year, from students about whether or not to share political views in a college essay. You can even broaden that...

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Course Selection

What If Your School Limits APs?
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By Kevin McMullin
May 22, 2016 | 3 minute read

Students who aspire to attend highly selective colleges need to be taking the most rigorous course curriculum available at their high schools. Kids who attend schools with limited or no AP...

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