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Your Guide to Types of Higher Education

There are a variety of types of higher education after high school  in the United States.  You may wonder what the differences are.  Here’s a breakdown of some post-high school educational choices: Universities Often, the terms “university” and “college” are used interchangeably when referring to higher education.  Students in the US will usually say that…

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Advanced Placement Frequently Asked Questions

Recently, Advanced Placement (AP) classes are back in the news.  Eight elite high schools in the Washington DC area announced that they will no longer offer them.  This has stirred up new controversy about whether the classes are worthwhile. Did those high schools drop AP classes because they are not challenging and don’t help to…

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Organization is Key to the College Application Process (Especially with Multiples)

So you’re undertaking the college search and admissions process with multiples?  With the average student applying to seven different colleges, organizing the college search process will be the key for you, since you may be dealing with fourteen (or more) schools!  Knowing your kids’ personalities is as important as organization in the early stages too. …

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7 Important Factors in the College Application Process

If you thought that applying to college was just a matter of your student sending in their test scores and GPA, and maybe a teacher letter of recommendation, and then sitting back and waiting for the college to give them an answer, think again.   Sure, that’s the case at some schools, particularly large state universities. …

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Guide to Applying to College in the Fine Arts (Visual or Performing)

So, your child plans to apply to college for a degree in the fine arts?  Then it’s time to get to work! It’s an exciting process, but a time-consuming one, which requires lots of preparation. While it can be overwhelming, I’ve prepared this guide to provide an overview and break down the process. If you…