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How to Use College Rankings (Without Obsessing Over Them)

That’s right; college rankings don’t have to be toxic. Learn how to understand and use rankings strategically in your college application process.

College Tour Tips: Questions You Should Be Asking

Maximize your college campus visit! Discover key questions to ask on tours for insights into academics, student life, and your ideal university fit.

College Essay Brainstorming Techniques That Actually Work

Stuck on your college essay? Discover proven brainstorming techniques to find your unique story and write a standout application. Get started now!

Big vs. Small Colleges: Pros and Cons

Deciding between a big university and a small college? Explore the pros and cons of each to find the perfect fit for your academic journey and campus life.

Forbes, U.S. News, Business Insider List College Rankings

Finally, we also include their ranking methodology. So, let's dive in to how these organizations list college rankings.

FAFSA: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

All students may apply for federal student aid from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 for the 2016-17 school year. Available funds are first-come, first-serve, so don't delay.

Dean of Stanford: Is College Admission a Random Gamble?

In this article, we'll cover both our advice and that of the dean of Stanford to answer this question: is college admission a random gamble?

Stanford’s Dean of Admissions on What Applicants Miss

At Stanford, Columbia, and Boston University - according to the Director of Admission at Stanford, is one of the "greatest missed opportunities of the application."

Yield Rate and Admissions Trends in the Ivy League

That information is valuable; so here, we will discuss yield rate and admissions trends for top schools in the US.

Automatic Academic Scholarships For Freshmen

Today, we bring you information about easy academic scholarships for freshmen, or first year students.

Using Video To Supplement Your College Application

Let's dig into the strategy behind using a video supplement in your college application.

How to Write Successful Stanford Essays

Applicants may be unsure how to write college essays or personal statements. How can a student be sure to write successful Stanford essays?

How Do Colleges Assess High School GPA Scores?

For all schools, we can confidently say the student's high school GPA plays a big part in their evaluation. How a university assesses this data can change from school to school however!

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