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Planning for College with First-Gen Students
Three first-generation college students share how they chose a college, what they're most looking forward to in college, and advice for other first-generation college students. …
Admissions College Decision Applying to College
By Ajea Stupart    |
Admissions
Consider JROTC Even If You Don't Plan on Military
Learn about JROTC, how it got started, what kinds of classes students take in the program, and how the skills you learn can assist you even if you don't plan on joining the military. …
Admissions JROTC
By Jonathan Hughes    |
Admissions
Using Social Media to Research and Connect with Colleges
Social media can be great for research, connecting with admitted students, and getting an authentic glimpse of campus life, but it's important to consider privacy and appropriateness as well. …
Admissions College Search Applying to College
By Sara Calvert-Kubrom    |
Admissions
How to Research Colleges Online from Home
Tips including asking questions about the school, such as how many students make it to graduation and how many other students are in the major you are interested in, and understanding the truth on college myths, such as needing to decide on a major before getting to college. …
College Admissions Campus Visit Applying to College College Decision
By Dr. Tim Poynton, Richard Lapan    |
Admissions
Perspectives on IEPs and College Admissions
Learn if you have to disclose that your student is on an IEP, if it's a good idea to tell a college during the admissions process that your student is on an IEP, when you should let a college know about an IEP, and how to learn about support for students with IEPs. …
College Admissions Applying to College IEP
By Jonathan Hughes    |
Admissions
To Take an AP Class or Not to Take an AP Class…That is the Question
Learn about AP classes, the courses that are offered, common requirements to enroll, taking the AP exam, how college admissions offices view the courses, and the workload associated with the courses.…
College Admissions Advanced Placement
By Erin Baffuto    |
Admissions
Early, Rolling, and Regular College Applications
Learn what it means to apply Early Decision (ED), Early Decision II, Early Action (EA), Restrictive Early Action (REA), Single Choice Early Action (SCEA), Rolling Admission, and Regular Decision. …
College Admissions Applying to College College Applications
By Lisa Albro    |
Admissions
The Reason Not to Double Deposit
This practice is unethical because it's deceitful, it's unfair to the college, and it's unfair to other applicants, especially those who are on the waitlist. …
Admissions College Admissions Applying to College Waitlist College Decision
By Lindsay Rosenman    |
Admissions
A Different Kind of College Search
Learn about Colleges That Change Lives and how they help students tackle the college admissions process by focusing on criteria important to each student, all types of institutions, and the skill set employers look for in young employees.…
Admissions College Admissions College Search Applying to College
By Maria Furtado    |
Admissions
Understanding the Difference Between Weighted and Unweighted GPAs
Learn about what it means to have a weighted GPA, how colleges recalculate applicants' GPAs, and what college admissions offices are looking for when it comes to course rigor.…
Admissions College Admissions Applying to College
By Lisa Albro    |