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Win Big: Best Scholarship Websites in 2025

Ready to find (and win) great scholarships? Explore the best websites of 2025 for college funding. Your path to a debt-free education starts here.

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a College List

Don't sabotage your college dreams! Learn the top three mistakes students make when building their college list and how to avoid them.

5 Proven Ways to Upgrade Your College Essay Introduction

First impressions matter. Let’s transform your college essay with 5 effective ways to upgrade your introduction and “hook” the admissions committees.

Barnard Acceptance Rate: What It Really Takes (2025 Edition)

Unlock Barnard College admissions secrets. Explore the latest acceptance rates, GPA, and SAT/ACT scores for your 2025 application.

On the Waitlist: What Should You Do Next?

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration before deciding whether or not you want to remain on the waitlist. We'll walk you through it.

Regular Decision Wait is Over: Accepting a College Offer

Follow these steps as part of your college selection process and you're sure to cover all your bases when accepting a college offer.

Your Admissions Plan: Essay Writing with Style, 3

You want to balance essay writing with style, still representing what your student has been communicating in the college search and visit.

4 Ways to Get Extracurricular Activities Going

Because of this, getting involved in extracurricular activities is a must for high schoolers. Here are 4 ways to get extracurricular activities going.

Your Admissions Plan: College Networking Scenarios, 2

Our suggestions for college networking scenarios with the most bang for your buck? The college fair and the interview.

Your Admissions Plan: The Applicant Elevator Pitch, 1

This article is the first in a series will walk you through some of our most-demanded elements, to help you stand out. First up, let's discuss your applicant elevator pitch.

Sell Your Activities and Awards for College Apps

Learning to give your experiences meaning and depth is how to sell your activities and awards for college apps.

Tips For Aspiring Law School Students

There are many reasons to pursue a career in law, and aspiring law school students should know what they are.

6 Things to Add to a College Bucket List

Have you reached the goals you set for yourself during college? Perhaps you set out to join a club or two, or maybe you simply wanted to do well in your exams. Well now that college is coming to an end, there's no reason for your goals and aspirations to disappear too. Think about how you can introduce some exciting new objectives into your life - and create a post-college 'Bucket List' to ensure you get everything ticked off your list. Here are just a few things you could aim toward now that you've hung up your cap and gown...

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