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What’s Happening in the Affirmative Action Supreme Court Cases

Over the past few months, you may have seen headlines regarding the future of affirmative action in college admissions in recent weeks, thanks to two Supreme Court cases that are currently being heard. Read on to find out more about what this might mean for all future college applicants. Affirmative

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How to Apply to International Universities as an American Student

Many college students in the U.S. end up studying abroad at some point in their four years, but some students are eyeing international universities from the beginning of the college application process. If that sounds like you, read on to learn more about how you can apply to international universities

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Understanding 10 Common Terms in College Admissions

If you or your child is applying to colleges this year, you may have come across some words and terms that you didn’t understand. We’re here to demystify ten of the most common terms in the college admissions process. The college admissions process has its own kind of language, and

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What Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief Plan Means for You

Last Wednesday, President Biden made his long-awaited announcement about a plan for student loan payment forgiveness, extending the pause on payments that began during the pandemic. Read on to understand how Biden’s student debt cancellation could affect you. On August 24th, 2022, President Biden announced a student debt relief plan,

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What Is Demonstrated Interest in the college admissions process?

Have you heard the term “demonstrated interest” but don’t know what role it plays in the college admissions process? Read more to demystify the purpose of demonstrated interest and how you can use it to your advantage. What is demonstrated interest? Demonstrated interest is the process of showing a school

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Applying to a State School as an Out-of-State Student

Applying to a state school as an out-of-state student can be confusing. Are you at a disadvantage for admissions? Is tuition more expensive? Read more to find out. The United States is full of high-quality public universities. These schools, also called “state schools,” are funded and operated by their state

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When and How Should You Start Writing Your College Essay?

Writing the college essay is often one of the most intimidating parts of the college admissions process for many students, but with careful planning and creativity, writing college essays can be a manageable and even enjoyable process that helps students tell their stories in their application. In our experience, students

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Social Media and the College Admissions Process

Most high schoolers today have some form of social media, but how does what you post online impact your college applications? Social media can make a significant impact on your application, either positive or negative, depending on how you use it. Here, we answer some of the most common questions

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