Pres. Becerra speaks on looking beyond brand recognition, prestige in college decision process

Pres. Becerra speaks on looking beyond brand recognition, prestige in college decision process

  Amidst the college admissions frenzy, high school students can often find themselves drawn to the allure of an institution’s perceived prestige or cultural relevance. However, this fixation can lead to overlooking the wealth of opportunities at smaller, lesser-known universities. Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University, emphasizes the importance of a measured approach to […]

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4 tips for drafting a résumé admissions counselors want to read

4 tips for drafting a résumé admissions counselors want to read

  Most college students are able to look back on the application process and recognize how it was a rather stressful part of their senior year in high school. On top of the sometimes confusing web searches, plans to take the SAT/ACT and campus visits, there are countless forms and documents that college applicants must […]

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Why it’s okay to be undecided as you apply to colleges

Undecided? Why it's okay to be undecided as you apply to colleges

  If you’re a rising high school senior beginning to think about college, you may be realizing that when it comes to choosing your major, you’ve got a lot of options. If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you might be a little concerned with the fact that you’re undecided about one of the most […]

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5 ways to start building your college résumé this summer

5 ways to start building your college résumé this summer

  Summer is here! The water is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and, like the incoming tide, the time for applying to colleges is approaching if you’re a rising high school senior. There are many things you can do to begin building your résumé. If you want your background to shine, you have […]

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6 ways to prepare for the SAT or ACT

6 ways to prepare for the SAT or ACT

  As you’re gearing up to prepare for college applications, you’ll need to devote time to getting ready for the SAT (or ACT in some cases). How thoroughly you’ll need to prepare will depend on the student, but regardless of your test-taking abilities, taking the time to prepare for standardized tests for college is important. […]

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4 things to know about the Common Application

4 things to know about the Common Application

  So you’ve made the decision to pursue a four-year degree after high school. You’ve done a fair amount of research on the colleges and universities that you’d like to apply to, visited a couple campuses and attended some information sessions. Before you know it, it’s college admissions season, and it’s time to start those […]

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5 ways to avoid senioritis during your last year of high school

5 ways to avoid senioritis during your last year of high school

  You’ve almost made it. The end of your high school career is in sight, and you’ve got just one year left to prepare for all the ways you’re going to conquer that upcoming four-year college experience. But you’ve got one difficult (and maybe unexpected) challenge to overcome. You’ve probably heard of this challenge before […]

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6 tools to help you write your college application essays

6 tools to help you write your college application essays

  As your parents keep asking if you’ve finished your college applications yet, you may groan inwardly and try to procrastinate. But writing those application essays doesn’t have to be so torturous. Sometimes it’s only a matter of having the right tools to stimulate the writing genius inside of you. Here are seven of our favorite […]

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3 ways to avoid stress during the fall of your high school senior year

3 ways to avoid stress during the fall of your high school senior year

  If you are anything like the vast majority of high school seniors, chances are you’re in high-stress mode right about now. The path leading to graduation can feel like an obstacle course — you’re leaping over midterms and exams, wading through college applications and possibly scrambling through a final SAT test. The sheer multitude […]

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How to construct an awesome college résumé

How to construct an awesome college résumé

  While not every college requires that you submit a résumé along with your application, many suggest that you do. Submitting a résumé to the colleges you are applying to will allow them to see a comprehensive list of the high school achievements you are most proud of. The trick is to accurately describe your […]

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