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Questions to Ask A College Counselor Before Working With Them
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By Collegewise Staff
April 12, 2021 | 3 minute read

Working with a college counselor can take the guesswork out of the application process. As experts in the field, they’ve got the answers to your most pressing questions, and also the...

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What Does Rolling Admissions Mean and How Does It Work?
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By Vanessa Daves-Poarch
April 5, 2021 | 5 minute read

Knowing when to submit your college applications can be a helpful strategy for gaining admission to your top-choice schools. And while you may already know what early action and early...

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Major Myths, Busted: Pre-Med Edition
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By Meredith Graham
March 31, 2021 | 5 minute read

Back when I worked in admissions and spent a lot of time at college fairs and other events, I’d field all kinds of questions from students and families. And usually, lots of those questions...

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The Collegewise Guide to Women's Colleges
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By Casey Near
February 24, 2021 | 4 minute read

Author’s note: this letter also appears at the opening of our updated Guide to Women's Colleges, which you can now find on our Resources page.

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Spring Campus Visits Are Probably Overrated
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By Arun Ponnusamy
February 17, 2021 | 4 minute read

As a college counselor in a precedented year, my meetings with juniors right now would include planning spring break campus visits, maybe even one of those full-fledged road trips that’s...

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How to Make the Most of Your Virtual College Visits
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By Megan Carlier
October 7, 2020 | 10 minute read

As a past admissions counselor and someone who is very much still connected to that world through my current work and relationships, I can see how much has changed due to COVID. Students...

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