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How to Start Preparing for College in Middle School

Posted January 13, 2015, 2:00 pm by Tracy Morgan

As a parent of a middle school child, it’s highly likely that you haven’t given college a great deal of thought. However, while it is just a little too soon...

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5 Things to Do as a Junior in High School to Prepare for College

Posted January 7, 2015, 2:00 pm by Nicolaus Jannasch

You are finally old enough to drive on your own but there is still a lot of time ahead of you before you pack up all your stuff and leave...

5 Things to Do as a High School Sophomore to Prepare for College

Posted January 2, 2015, 3:00 pm by Nicolaus Jannasch

When you are starting a new school year as a sophomore, you put behind the challenges of freshman year, only to face a new challenge up ahead: college. Sure, it...

How Social Media Can Affect College Admissions

Posted December 19, 2014, 3:00 pm by Suzanne Shaffer

Social media is a teen’s go-to communication tool. From Facebook, to Twitter, to Instagram, to Snapchat, students are sharing their lives online. Kids aren’t tethered to physical hangouts any longer....

Dealing with Early Decision Rejection

Posted December 16, 2014, 2:00 pm by Randi Mazzella

As early decision, early action, and rolling admission results come in this month, it is a time of very mixed emotions. Students receiving acceptance letters will of course be happy,...

What Now? Tips on the College Application Process after You’ve Hit Send

Posted December 9, 2014, 3:00 pm by Elly Swartz

You’ve just hit send on your early college applications and done the requisite victory dance around the kitchen. Truly, there is much to celebrate and be proud of. However, once...