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Plan for College in Middle School

Preparation and Planning for College in Middle School: Tips for Parents and Students

Even though high school graduation is years away, planning for college should start in middle school. Establishing goals now and working toward them will pay off in the admission process later.  To start smart planning for college in middle school, students should: 1. Establish good study habits Students can start by establishing effective study habits,…

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Eight Reasons to Hire an Independent College Advisor

As colleges get more and more selective about the students they admit, high schoolers and their parents are feeling more stressed. Adding to the pressure is the news about high achievers whose applications have been turned down by very competitive colleges. This knowledge, plus knowing how to fill out the applications, choosing which high school…