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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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Choosing a College

6 Tips For Picking A College
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By Casey Near
June 4, 2019 | 3 minute read

1. Know yourself Instead of overreaching to please others, you should take an inventory of what works well for you now. Ask yourself, "What do I really gravitate toward right now? How do I...

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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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Life Advice for Teens

Collegewise Alumni: How My Broken Foot Made Me An English Major
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By Camille Wold
May 9, 2019 | 3 minute read

Many of our counselors share how their past and present students often "wow" them—whether it's via a hard-hitting or inspirational essay with an interesting perspective, or through a fun...

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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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Financial Aid/Scholarships

Parents: How Much Should You Save For College?
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By Kevin McMullin
May 7, 2019 | 3 minute read

There are parents out there who have saved for their kid's college education since Day One. But many parents find that high school creeps up fast, and that they haven’t saved as much as...

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