Attention Rising Seniors! The last summer break before your senior year of high school can be one of the most memorable periods of life. It’s also one of the most important times for finalizing your college application plan. Read our tips below for how best to use summer break for applying to college.
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What’s the difference between calling a school “college” and calling it a “university”? It’s a simple question but a lot of people don’t actually know. Here’s a handy guide to learning the differences between institutions:
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The letters come almost every day now. The emails come every hour. There are college nights, city wide info sessions, online webinars, campus prospective invitations. You order the big heavy book from Amazon. You pick up the brochures from the counselor’s office. You search Google. Before you know it, your college list is 30 schools deep and you haven’t even touched the west coast. Starting the college search process can be daunting for any student at any age. How on earth is it possible to filter between the hundreds of options in an effort to discover the elusive “ideal school”?
Senior year is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. With literally thousands of colleges and universities across the country and around the world, it can be difficult for students to determine which schools are worth applying to. Here are some things to keep in mind as you begin the college search and work towards polishing your application list:
Summer is a great time to visit prospective schools without the burden of having to juggle classes or other pressing deadlines. While you should certainly have fun, don’t think of it as just another vacation. Check out these tips before you head out so that you can make sure you get the most out of your college campus visit.
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