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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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College Visits When You're Deciding Where to Apply
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By Casey Near
January 12, 2022 | 4 minute read

In the last two years, colleges have continued to adapt their policies for on-campus visits. We've seen a rise in virtual visits and ebbs and flows of the traditional on-campus visit. As of...

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How to Make the Most of a College Visit
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By Casey Near
January 5, 2022 | 5 minute read

In the last two years, colleges have continued to adapt their policies for on-campus visits. We've seen a rise in virtual visits and ebbs and flows of the traditional on-campus visit. We...

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So, What *Is* a Women's College?
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By Casey Near
December 1, 2021 | 5 minute read

A few weeks ago, I hosted the presidents of three women's colleges in a panel discussion about the future of higher education: Dr. Carine Feyten of Texas Women's University, Dr. Anne...

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An Open-Minded College Search
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By Meredith Graham
June 30, 2021 | 6 minute read

A few years ago, I was working with a student on building his college list. He said his ideal college was a large university in a mid-sized or large city with a strong engineering program...

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College Search Tools for LGBTQ+ Students
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By Katie Konrad Moore
June 2, 2021 | 6 minute read

When you choose a college, you’re not just choosing your academic path. You’re choosing your friends, your social environment, and the atmosphere that surrounds you for four years. You’re...

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