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Tips to help stay focused when writing the essay for college applications

The “Why (this college)?” Question College admissions officers recruit students who demonstrate sincere interest in attending their...
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Accepted: who will be the chosen few this year?

Over the past few months, emails that share a common theme have inundated students' inboxes -ways for students to take advantage of "the next...
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College admissions representatives invite high school seniors to attend presentations locally

The following are upcoming events in the Los Angeles area for high school seniors who want to learn more about colleges before making a decision. An...
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Community colleges serve as a reflection of the nation's economic woes, but are they the answer?

Enrollment at community colleges throughout the country is on the rise. Some of the fresh applicants are part time...
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Posse Foundation seeks student leaders of all backgrounds for full tuition scholarship

THE POSSE FOUNDATION currently seeks student leaders to nominate for the Posse Foundation scholarship, which covers...
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NACAC appears to promote custom essay writing aka students hire someone else to write their essays

The National Association for College Admission Counseling posted an article on their website promoting the use of...
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Summer reading for parents of college bound students

Parent who want to keep up with college admissions and what they can do to guide themselves and their children...
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Advice and information for continuing education students who want to transfer colleges

Students who may have been rejected from an elite school applying straight out of high school have typically relied...
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It's not too early to build an education resume to prepare for the job market, but do what you love

In order to gain a competitive edge for college applications, students need to begin preaparing by fostering their...
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Trading places in college admissions... higher education is not exactly basketball

Many students today are presented with the trade-off of seeking admission at a first rate (expensive school) or...
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