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150 Colleges That Accept a 3.0 GPA

This article will explore 150 colleges that accept a 3.0 GPA, provide detailed profiles of the top options, and offer tips to boost your application.

Top 88 Colleges with Rolling Admissions in the US

Explore the top US colleges with rolling admissions. Find out which schools offer flexibility in application deadlines and increase your chances of acceptance.

Typical Mistakes in the College Application Process, and Solutions to Avoid Them

The Top 90 Colleges and Universities that Accept a 3.4 GPA

We’ve compiled a list of the top 7 colleges and universities that accept a 3.4 GPA to maximize your chances at getting accepted!

Should You Start a New Club?

You look at your extracurriculars. "No, it’s not enough," you worry. "Maybe I should start a new club. Environmental Club? Knitting Club?"

How To Sell That Perfect-Fit College to Family

How can you, as a student, effectively sell that perfect fit college to your parents and/or guardians?

Why America Shouldn’t Be Your Only Option for College

We're here to remind you that America shouldn't be your only option for college destinations!

It’s Time to Amend the Notion of a Dream College

Soon enough, you've grown accustomed to hearing those four words roll off someone else's tongue: "What's your dream college?"

Can Social Media Affect Your Admission?

Here are some guidelines to think about as you start connecting with colleges, and how social media might affect admission chances.

How Personal is Personal in a College Admission Essay?

Surely we've all been told that the more unique our story is, the better chances we have of standing out during the application process. Does this mean you need to talk about the time you were embarrassed when you had a costume mishap during your fifth grade Christmas play?

Do I Need to Go on College Visits?

This article is for all of you still questioning if you need to go on college visits.

3 Tips to Rock the College Campus Visit

Here are three important tips to think about as you prepare for your next college campus visits, to Harvard and beyond.

Does it Matter If I Apply with the Common App or the Coalition App?

In the college application arena, some students will have to choose between the Common App and the Coalition App.

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