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8 Important Tips for College Admissions – #1 Start Early!

As a college consultant, I am frequently asked for my best advice for families undertaking the college search and admissions process.  I find it nearly impossible to narrow it down to just one piece of advice.  And generally, my advice is tailored to my specific audience.  But, if I had to only give one piece…

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Academic Merit Aid – What You Need to Know

An academic scholarship.   If you have a good student, you may have always assumed that this will be their free ticket to college.  Unfortunately, it’s not that easy.  The good news is that there IS merit aid available to academically-talented students.  The bad news is that the most highly selective schools in the country…