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Applying to Multiple Colleges? Here's What You Need to Know
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By Ian Parker
May 16, 2022 | 5 minute read

What’s the “right” number of colleges to apply to? Decades ago, college applicants mostly applied to somewhere between one and three institutions. That wasn’t wrong, or bad, or weird – it...

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What Is a Safety School For College Admissions?
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By Vanessa Daves-Poarch
March 7, 2022 | 4 minute read

When working with Collegewise students to identify what their ideal college experience will look like, we encourage them to start by building a balanced college list. What this means is...

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How Many Colleges Should You Apply To?
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By Anita Gajula
February 7, 2022 | 8 minute read

I recently had the opportunity to watch the documentary, Try Harder. It’s a great conversation starter for issues regarding mental health, the college admissions process, and race. After I...

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It's Not Too Late to Apply to College
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By Anita Gajula
December 22, 2021 | 4 minute read

I don’t know about you, but this fall has been exhausting. It’s back to setting the alarm, so we can get up and go to the office and school again. It’s running around with after-school...

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Don't Be Afraid of Liberal Arts Colleges
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By Liz Gyori
July 21, 2021 | 4 minute read

Author’s Note: Although this post targets parents, my hope is that anyone who works with parents and students may find this blog useful and shareable. Students: have you talked with your...

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Campus Resources for LGBTQ+ Students: A Deeper Dive
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By Anita Gajula
July 7, 2021 | 6 minute read

Editor’s note: if you’re just beginning your college search and are wondering how LGBTQ+ friendly a college campus might be, start by reading this blog post. There, we cover what tools to...

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