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Important Tips for College Visits

Here are some tips for college visits. While virtual tours and information sessions are available for most universities, no college search is truly complete without an in-person visit; there’s just no substitute for firsthand experience. Most colleges offer tours that include a general admissions information session and a walking tour of the campus. Touring different…

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Request High School Recommendation Letter Before Summer Break

Students should not leave school for the summer without requesting their letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation are an important component of the college application, and they need to be completed by a student’s counselor and typically, two teachers. (Check each school’s website to learn about required application materials.) Most private colleges require one counselor…

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You Got In! You Got Accepted to College! Now What?

All your hard work has paid off! You’ve been accepted to college. Congratulations! Every college acceptance is something to celebrate! But you’re not done yet. You need to complete the enrollment process.  Once a student has received their acceptances, here is what needs to be done: 2. Research. Research. Research. Follow the admissions department on Tik Tok or…