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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: Best Pick?

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

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Brown Essays

Below we provide some advice on how to approach each question in the application for the Brown essays. Join us!

Characteristics Colleges Look for in Students

The characteristics colleges look for in students, while perhaps not all that unexpected, should be considered before you submit your application.

Roundup: Best West Coast Colleges To Consider

The following list of schools draws upon our recommendations and research to present our roundup of best west coast colleges.

What is an Interest Quotient in College Apps?

If you have a first choice college come application time, it's in your best interest to effectively demonstrate interest in that college. Whereas with personal relationships we sometimes don't want to come across as overly invested too early, colleges are the opposite. A college wants to know how interested you are in attending their institution.

Should I Enroll in a Pre-College Program?

So, how do you know whether you should enroll in a pre-college program? Start by asking yourself the following questions.

Popular Majors for Business School Students

What can give you a leg up to a top business school? Learn how to select the best undergraduate majors for business school later.

Essay Scoop: University of Chicago Essays

Knowing that the University of Chicago essays may surprise you, let's take a look at past prompts to help you prepare!

Should You Take the SAT or ACT?

You don't want to waste time studying and taking both. How do you decide between the SAT or ACT?

What Is a Pre-College Program, and How Do I Find Them?

So what is a pre-college program, and how can it help college applicants succeed?

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