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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.

Deciding If and When Graduate School is in Your Future

Deciding if and when graduate school is in your future? In this article, we'll walk you through some of the most important considerations.

Ask Current Students About Your Dream College

One of the best ways to get a sense of what life at a certain college will be like beyond the classroom is to ask current students or alumni.

What Should I Do If I’ve Been Waitlisted To a College?

What are you supposed to feel? And more importantly, what can you do if you've been waitlisted to a college?

Are You a Senior with No Extracurricular Activities? It’s Not Hopeless!

Ok, so you're suddenly a senior with no extracurricular activities to speak of. Where did the last four years go?

Applying to Grad School: How it Differs from Undergrad

In reality, applying to grad school differs quite a bit from the undergraduate experience.

You Got Into College! I’m Accepted. Now What?

Congratulations, you got into college! After all the work you've put into your applications, you may think you're ready to sit back and relax. But hang on a second; there's still work to be done after you've received your acceptance letter.

International Student Enrollment on the Rise

Therefore, we think it's about time to discuss the trend of international student enrollment in US colleges.

Senior Year Course Load

With all these choices, how do you know what your senior year course load should look like?

How to Make Up for a Low GPA in College Applications

iI's not as difficult as it may seem. Let's discuss how to make up for a low GPA in college applications.

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