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Random Roommate Selection: How It Works and Why Honesty Is Key

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Random Roommate Selection: How It Works and Why Honesty Is Key

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Spring College Tours: Get Your Foot on a Campus and Find Inspiration

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Spring College Tours: Get Your Foot on a Campus and Find Inspiration

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Scholarship Season: How to Spot Legit Opportunities and Write Winning Essays

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Scholarship Season: How to Spot Legit Opportunities and Write Winning Essays

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Budget for College Now: Start Planning Your Finances Early

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Budget for College Now: Start Planning Your Finances Early

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3 New Year’s Resolutions to Get Excited About College Life

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3 New Year’s Resolutions to Get Excited About College Life

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It’s Okay to Start Thinking About Your Dorm Room

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It’s Okay to Start Thinking About Your Dorm Room

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It’s Your Final Semester: How to Take It All In Without Overthinking College

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It’s Your Final Semester: How to Take It All In Without Overthinking College

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How to Apply to Colleges Last Minute (and Still Do It Well!)

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How to Apply to Colleges Last Minute (and Still Do It Well!)

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Cultivating Intellectual Curiosity: Strategies for Engaging in Academic Pursuits Outside the Classroom

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Cultivating Intellectual Curiosity: Strategies for Engaging in Academic Pursuits Outside the Classroom

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The Power of Community Engagement: Making a Meaningful Impact in Your Local Area

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The Power of Community Engagement: Making a Meaningful Impact in Your Local Area

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Why Startup Internships Are a Game-Changer for College Admissions

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Why Startup Internships Are a Game-Changer for College Admissions

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Navigating Financial Aid and Scholarships After Submitting College Applications: A Guide for High School Seniors

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Navigating Financial Aid and Scholarships After Submitting College Applications: A Guide for High School Seniors

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How High School Students Can Secure Virtual Internships for Winter and Spring 2025

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How High School Students Can Secure Virtual Internships for Winter and Spring 2025

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What We Learned from the 2024/2025 Admissions Season

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What We Learned from the 2024/2025 Admissions Season

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Tips from Students Rejected from Early Decision: Strategies for Success in Regular Decision

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Tips from Students Rejected from Early Decision: Strategies for Success in Regular Decision

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Thank You Notes for Recommenders: A Holiday Gift of Appreciation

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Thank You Notes for Recommenders: A Holiday Gift of Appreciation

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Crash Course: Reinventing your spike for students applying to college on tight timelines

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Crash Course: Reinventing your spike for students applying to college on tight timelines

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Crash Course: Writing and Redrafting Essays for Students with Tight Timelines

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Crash Course: Writing and Redrafting Essays for Students with Tight Timelines

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Crash Course: Last-Minute School Choice List Revisions and Selection for Students with Tight Timelines

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Crash Course: Last-Minute School Choice List Revisions and Selection for Students with Tight Timelines

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After the Rejection: Showing your best self by writing from the heart

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After the Rejection: Showing your best self by writing from the heart

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