Like all things that are final, finalizing a college list can seem daunting. Where do you start on building that list? How many schools should be on it? And is that list really final?...
Continue ReadingLike all things that are final, finalizing a college list can seem daunting. Where do you start on building that list? How many schools should be on it? And is that list really final?...
Continue ReadingA few years ago, Collegewise passed out buttons emblazoned with the slogan “78% of college statistics are made up” to high school counselors across the country. They were a hit.
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Continue ReadingAs 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...
Continue Reading1. 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...
Continue ReadingIf 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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