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The 6 Best Topics For Your College Application Essay

Posted January 21, 2014, 3:42 pm by Stephen Friedfeld

With college admissions as competitive as it is today, the college essay can mean the difference between an acceptance or rejection letter. Admissions officers are increasingly turning to the essay...

How to Answer New College Application Prompts

How to Answer the 2012-13 Common Application Prompts

Posted January 21, 2014, 3:14 pm by Rebecca Joseph

For the first time in its recent history, the Common Application has changed its essay prompts for the 2013-2014 school year. More than 2 million high school seniors and 460...

5 Myths and Truths About Freshman Year of College

Posted January 17, 2014, 8:46 pm by TeenLife

Freshman year of college is full of unknowns. Nevertheless, getting accepted into college will be one of the most exciting, rewarding experiences of your life. You deserve a big pat...

4 Steps to Getting Into Architecture School

4 Steps to Get Into Architecture School

Posted January 17, 2014, 8:35 pm by Cory Anderson

I’m not going to lie, the process of applying to architecture school can seem daunting if you are just skimming through architecture programs offered at various universities. But getting into...

Handling College Rejections: A Role Reversal

Posted January 17, 2014, 5:16 pm by Elizabeth Suneby

My daughter applied Early Decision (ED) to her dream college. She was flat out rejected. I was incensed that the school turned her away. She had the grades. She had...

Public vs. Private High School: One Family’s Perspective

Posted January 17, 2014, 5:01 pm by Elizabeth Suneby

My son recently graduated from a high-quality private high school and my daughter is in 12th grade at a high-quality public one. My son prospered at private school, while my...