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“New and Improved” Common Application prompts for 2017-2018 just released
Calling all juniors, high school class of 2018 and college graduates of 2022 – the college admissions process has officially begun. The Common Application, accepted by nearly 700 colleges across
Read moreMost generous schools – Show me the money
Now that the heavy-lifting is done on college applications and the students have had a bit of a break from sharing their innermost thoughts in college essays, it’s time to
Read moreA Hidden Gem in North Carolina – It’s all about the academics at Campbell University, which also has law and med schools
The main entrance to the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine- Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences in Buies Creek, N.C. The school’s main building, a 96,500-square-foot facility, consists of
Read moreI’ve been deferred, now what do I do? 10 Do’s and Don’ts…
Colleges started notifying students who applied either Early Action or Early Decision beginning in December. Students who applied through an Early program receive one of three possible responses: Accepted, Rejected
Read moreSo you think your kid is a superstar…
What parent or child doesn’t dream of that photograph on “Signing Day” when that big athletic scholarship for their child is real. After all those practices and games in the
Read moreFreshman Survival Secrets – Part 2
Ben Knoble, a 2016 graduate of Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte and a first-year student at UNC Chapel Hill shared his wisdom about what was a very successful first
Read moreA Chapel Hill freshman reflects back on his first semester
I thought it would be helpful to hear directly from a first-year (freshman) student about their first semester survival secrets. Ben Knoble, a 2016 Ardrey Kell High School graduate, was
Read moreBig public schools that make you feel right at home in the Carolinas
Last week I wrote about the unexpected perks of attending a large school. I say unexpected, because most people make assumptions that large schools are impersonal places where students are
Read moreBenefits of large schools
To the casual observer, news from large colleges and universities is often more focused on athletic championships and unfortunate scandals. Big schools are frequently labeled negatively as institutions that are
Read moreConsider these small-school perks and options in the Carolinas
Size can really make a difference in a student’s college experience. Lots of students are wishy-washy about a variety of factors when they consider which colleges will represent a good
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