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Researching free financial options to support college

November 16, 2011

Not everyone has parents who set up a savings fund for them to use during college. That being said, it can be incredibly difficult to attend the college of your dreams and earn a degree if you're strapped for cash. Sluggish economic conditions have also provoked colleges to raise the cost of tuition for students, making it even harder to graduate from a postsecondary institution.…

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Encourage your kids to challenge themselves with AP courses in high school

October 26, 2011

While having a great GPA can certainly help your child's chances of getting into his first choice college, many institutions like to see that your child has challenged himself. When your high school student is entering his junior and senior years, be sure to encourage him to take some advanced classes to strengthen his transcript.
Advanced placement (AP) classes are great options for your child to accrue some college credits while improving his admissions package in the process.…

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Supplemental information can help narrow down your college decision

October 24, 2011

Choosing the right college is a huge decision in anyone's life, so if you're mulling over the your choices, there are a number of methods to help narrow down your list. While visiting the campus, talking with students and looking into the academic programs are great starting points, there are some other avenues that can help inform you.
College directories are put out yearly by many reputable organizations, and they can be a viable means of comparing the merits of schools that are high on your list.…

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Choosing the right person to write a letter of recommendation

October 12, 2011

As a high school student, one of the most important parts of the college application process is finding someone to write you a letter of recommendation. You shouldn't look for someone with name recognition or with an elegant writing style, rather, it should be a person who can speak to your talents and give an admissions office a view into your scholarly accomplishments.…

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