Should I Take a Gap Year?

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Students who have taken a gap year can learn so much about themselves and develop such maturity that some universities actively encourage the practice.

How to Find The Best College Guides

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As a high school student applying to college, you have so much work to do that you can’t always focus on finding the best rankings lists or college guides. Even more than that, you don’t always have time to figure out which recommendations for the best college guides to trust. We believe you shouldn’t have to spend your time on finding this information either, so we’d like to break down how to find the best college guides for you.

Making the Most of a College Fair

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College fairs are a great way to start your college search. You can gain a lot of information about a number of colleges in a short amount of time. However, college fairs can also overwhelm students, so it helps to have an idea of what making the most of a college fair means. Following these six simple guidelines will help you do well at a college fair.

Student Scoop: Carnegie Mellon

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When you fuse the best of those and add a hint of afternoon-bagpipe-playing-in-the-middle-of-campus, the result is profoundly unique: Carnegie Mellon.