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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

Did you know that North Carolina is home to an ivy-league school. Sort of. The University of North Carolina is one of just four states that boast what are commonly

While college essays are not the most important part of your application, they can be a tipping factor. So you want yours to stand out for college admissions officers who

College students are homeward-bound. For many freshmen it will be their first visit back since packing up last August. Thanksgiving, the uber-American family togetherness holiday, can be equally tough for

Most go well, but practice and research the school to ensure you succeed. Sweaty palms, churning stomach and the deer-in-the-headlights look are common anticipated experiences for high school seniors when

Letters of recommendation carry varying weight, depending on the perspective of the college or university and who writes them. The more selective colleges may ask for two or three recommendation

This is it. Many students have either just made or will be making the big decision whether or not to apply Early Decision (ED) within the next day or so;

Recently I had a funny ironic moment with a student. We were reviewing his Common Application essay. He had chosen to respond to Prompt # 4 – Describe a problem

Parents: If you had it to do all over again, where would you choose to go to college? Imagine yourself in your child’s position and think about what you loved

If you want the most up-to-date information on what’s going on with the FAFSA form, new dates, new restrictions and new regulations and most importantly new ways to pay as