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How to Handle College Rejection and Deferral

Early decision results from colleges and universities begin arriving in student inboxes as the year winds down. Whether it’s a rejection, deferral, or some other college admissions scenario, our counseling team has advice to help you recover and respond like a champion.

How to Build a Premed Friendly College Application in High School

How To Study More Effectively Using Mind Maps

Planning a Productive Summer During a Pandemic

Check out our strategies for having a productive summer, while staying competitive for college admissions during a global pandemic!

Help! Choosing Between College Offers

If you've received one or more acceptances and don't know what to do... how are you going to end up choosing between college offers?

Win More Awards: Bonus Scholarship Tips!

The scholarships search can be discouraging if you feel like you don't get any awards. Tune in for bonus scholarship tips on how to win more, and better!

FAFSA 101: Understanding the US Financial Aid System

We have some easy, approachable pointers to help you avoid errors as you take on the US financial aid system.

High School Seniors: Appealing the Financial Aid Package

Is your financial aid package still not enough? Tips and strategies for appealing financial aid, winning your case, and getting the discounts you need!

Local vs. Online College Counseling: Which is Better?

In this article, we'll go over every detail to explain why you need to start your essays earlier than you might think.

You Need to Start Your Essays Earlier Than You Think

In this article, we'll go over every detail to explain why you need to start your essays earlier than you might think.

Debunking the 5 Most Common College Myths

Applying to college has become a science. Ready to start building a school list for college admissions? Join us!

What You Need to Know Now About Paying Less for College

Are you curious about paying less for college? Understanding how best to pay for college can make a tremendous difference.

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