7 reasons to go to college in the Washington, D.C., area

7 reasons to go to college in the Washington, D.C., area

  When it comes to choosing a college, there are many factors to take into account. Beyond the school itself, one of the major things to consider is the area surrounding it. You want to know what is at your disposal, in regards to both business connections and entertainment. You may love the campus, but […]

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Why you should visit colleges during your junior year

Why you should visit colleges during your junior year

  It’s your junior year of high school, and you’re eagerly awaiting all the treats your senior year has to offer — prom, senior privileges, graduation and college decisions! But try not to put off college visits, tours or interviews to your senior year. Exploring your college options during your junior year will give you […]

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Perks you should know about going to a close-knit college

Perks you should know about going to a close-knit college

  A college with a smaller student population isn’t a negative trait in an institution — in fact, it’s quite the opposite. There are so many reasons why attending a smaller-sized college is a good choice for the many students looking for proactive networking options, strategic mentorship opportunities, purposeful learning and a close-knit community. Intimate […]

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6 things to do the summer before your senior year of high school

6 things to do the summer before your senior year of high school

  Temperatures are rising, trees are lush with green leaves and summer vacation will begin very soon! Summer is the time of year most high school students spend the other nine months wishing for, but early and mid-May can often be the worst time as you’re overwhelmed with papers to write and exams to take.  […]

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Finding a diverse college experience

Finding a diverse college experience

  As you begin your college search, you begin to think about what you’ll study, whether you’ll attend a large or small institution, whether you’ll play a varsity sport, what clubs and organizations you’ll join and what there is to do around the college of your choice. These are common questions — you’re not alone. […]

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5 topics to discuss with your parents before choosing a college

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  The feeling of reading that acceptance email is incredible. After all those years of hard work, you finally got into college! But maybe you’ve been accepted to several colleges, and you’re struggling to choose which one will be the best fit for you. We know the college decision is huge — that’s why we […]

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What just 5 hours at a campus visit day can do for your college future

What just 5 hours at a campus visit day can do for your college future

  With five hours at your disposal, you can accomplish a lot. You could finish reading an entire book, or you could watch one of your favorite films — along with the sequel! You could also spend that amount of time on a campus visit day at Marymount University and get ready for your college […]

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Getting the most out of your college visits while in high school

Getting the most out of your college visits while in high school

  The campus visit is an absolute must, and it plays a very important part of the college decision process — you are choosing your home for the next four years. If you talk to any college student about why they chose their school, they might say something like, ‘it was the perfect fit!’ or […]

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Marymount restores beloved green space on campus

InsideNoVa.com: New study tallies economic impact of Marymount University

  Just in time for the new school year, Marymount University has transformed the parking lot in front of the Main House into a usable green space. This effort is fueled by the University’s commitment to students’ experience and to the vitality of the natural environment that surrounds the campus. “As students, staff, faculty and […]

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11 questions to ask during a campus tour this summer

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  Deciding where to go to college can be challenging — but know that you’re not alone in this! You really should make visiting college campuses a priority, and taking an organized campus tour is always encouraged. As you do so, remember to ask the below questions of the student ambassador hosting the campus tour. After all, […]

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