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Best Questions to Ask on College Visits
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By Casey Near
March 26, 2019 | 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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Life Advice for Teens

Does Being a Valedictorian Matter in College Admissions?
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By Kevin McMullin
March 19, 2019 | 2 minute read

In 2017, the public school system in Spokane, Washington, announced that they were eliminating both class ranking and the valedictorian system from high schools.

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What Colleges Look For

Is College Worth It?
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By Kevin McMullin
March 13, 2019 | 2 minute read

The newswires—and the college admissions community’s social media posts—were filled yesterday with the breaking story of a 25-million-dollar scheme to help wealthy parents buy their kids’...

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College Essays

Collegewise Alumni: Be Yourself In Your Essay
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By Sarah Myers
March 7, 2019 | 2 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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Summer Planning

Summer Stuff To Do That Counts As College Cred
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By Jazzmin Lu
February 19, 2019 | 4 minute read

When it comes to summer, Collegewise is of the mindset that relaxation should still be part of the equation. But we also know that there is a lot of pressure to pick the “right”...

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Summer Planning

3 Myths About Summer Planning
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By Collegewise Staff
February 12, 2019 | 5 minute read

There is no right or wrong way to spend your summer.

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