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“Do you have any questions for me?”
Learn how to craft thoughtful questions for college interviews. Avoid common mistakes and make a strong impression with these practical tips.
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Planning Your Summer with College in Mind
Are you a high school student (or the parent of one) who is wondering how best to spend your summer? What do colleges expect high school students to do during their school holidays? While summer is a great time to relax and recharge, it’s…
The Cost of Education: the language and tools of financial aid for students and parents
As parents and students explore college admission, they cannot help but be struck by the astonishing cost of attending an American university. Sarah Lawrence College, for example, has a sticker price of almost $60,000! Parents are…
What You REALLY Want to Know about Colleges?
Below is a list of campus options and characteristics which current college students and professional educators consider important benchmarks in evaluating the educational and developmental opportunities on any campus. Some will be more…
Campus Visits
Search every school’s website, sooner rather than later, to see whether you have to sign up for a tour and an information session, and whether or not on-campus interviews are available.