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Don’t Wait to Get Off a College Waitlist: 10 Proactive Tips

Posted March 26, 2014, 6:11 pm by Rebecca Joseph

Congratulations for making it this far in the college admissions process. You will most likely have many good colleges options already, but if you really want to go to a...

Tips to Ensure a Smooth Move to College

Posted March 26, 2014, 3:28 pm by TeenLife Blogger

You’ve planned and prepped for college the last semester of senior year by not sleeping around the clock, being mindful of what you eat, being physically fit, and practicing time...

5 Reasons to Take a Management Course in College

Posted March 26, 2014, 2:21 pm by Jeff Peters

One of the main courses that any student should take in college is a management course. Management courses are an outstanding medium that can facilitate the improvement of various qualities...

Where Does a Parent Fit in the Admissions Process?

Posted March 25, 2014, 2:25 pm by TeenLife

“Well,” says Randi M., parent of a college freshman who was accepted into the school of her dreams, “My husband and I didn’t have any preconceived notion about where we...

Does Being a College “Legacy” Matter?

Posted March 19, 2014, 3:00 pm by Andrew Belasco

In the past several years, higher education researchers have yielded some interesting findings on the advantage held by so-called “legacy” applicants who have familial ties to a given school. If...

Social Media in College

Posted March 18, 2014, 6:00 pm by Suzanne Shaffer

Colleges are embracing social media: Recognizing it as a marketing tool, a student communication tool, a teaching tool, and even a career path. Colleges and universities recognize that the world...