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Can You Really Afford College? A Tax-Time Reality Check

Springtime reality check: can your family afford college? While you’ve got your tax documents together, let’s do a quick review of your financial status.

HBCUs in Georgia

Georgia is the home of ten historically Black college and universities, eight of which offer undergraduate degrees in various disciplines.

How to Get Into Florida State University: Admission Tips

You will need to understand the Florida State University acceptance rate and what that means for your chances of gaining entry to this prestigious school.

University of Georgia vs. Georgia Tech

UGA vs. Georgia Tech: Compare academics, costs, student life, and outcomes to find your perfect fit between Georgia's top universities.

Inside Look at Stanford University

On your first visit to Stanford University, it can feel a bit like paradise. To learn more, let's take an inside look at Stanford.

Underclassmen Update: COSMOS, SUMaC, and SIMR

COSMOS, SUMaC, and SIMR are some of the top STEM summer programs in the country. This article will help you launch your best summer yet!

Guides: How to Get Summer Internships

In this article, we will review best practices on how to land summer internships.

Take Effective Study Breaks in 5 Steps

Get to the end of your study session with a feeling of accomplishment. Let's learn to take effective study breaks in 5 steps, starting now!

Underclassmen Update: RSI and MIT LaunchX

Both are recommended and competitive to get into partly because they are connected to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ready to dive into the details of RSI and MIT LaunchX?

How to Prepare for College During Winter Break

Many universities offer STEM focused camps to get more students interested in science majors. While it's easy to find a local STEM program, you should know that there are two great camps that offer a unique experience.Â

The Do’s and Don’ts of Essay Editing

We aim to provide a couple do's and don'ts of college essay editing to help you out.

Letters of Recommendation Explained

You've done everything to make yourself an attractive college applicant. But there's one more piece: letters of recommendation.

Senior Strategies: Talking to Current College Student(s)

At this point in time, the application part of college planning is slowly winding down. Before looking to the new calendar year, applicants should take advantage of the extended breaks to reconnect with friends and classmates who are returning from their first semester of college.

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