College Preparation
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Video Scholarship Contests
Trying to be creative in finding ways to pay for college? A few groups are giving scholarship money to high school and college students for outstanding videos.
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FASFA Made Easier
The government has streamlined the FASFA form, made a new website for college bound students, and has a program that can forecast an estimated amount of financial aid.
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Scholarship Search Help from Websites
College tuition is expensive. One way to defray the costs is through scholarships, grants or fellowships. Many websites offer help, but they are not all the same.
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College Application Help from Websites
Parents and high school students can become overwhelmed with college applications and scholarship forms from colleges. Help is just a click away on the Internet.
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Electronic College Application and Essays
Colleges are hopping on the bandwagon and posting online applications. Making a good first impression online is just as important as it is on the paper application.
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ACT Basics
The junior year is the time to take the ACT and to look at college requirements. High school juniors have college on the horizon and need to start preparing.
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Contributing Articles in College Preparation
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Winning College Admission Essays
Colleges use statements of purpose or admission essays to understand the applicant. Writing a powerful admission essay is essential to stand out among the competition
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Applying to College
College is expensive and hard work, but more Americans are looking to attend school. This article will help the youngest applicants in their quest to acceptance.
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Reference Letter – Sample Recommendation
Trying to draft a student reference letter, perhaps a character reference? Find sample recommendation wording. Use this example personal reference letter as a template.
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Searching for Right University
The SATs, ACTs and other college entrance exams, they're a lot for a high school junior to handle. It's important to prepare and do well on these exams.
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Deciding on a College
The decision to attend a college once all acceptances have arrived must be based on short term and long term factors that affect both students and their parents.
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SAT Prep Courses
SAT preparation can be a stressful process for parents and students. An SAT prep course can provide helpful practice and possibly increase SAT test scores.
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College Application Tips and Tricks
College applications can be a stressful part of any senior year of high school. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make an application stand out.
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AP Summer Camps Help Prepare Students
AP Summer Camps for both students and parents introduce the rigors of an AP course experience as well as providing tools for serious students to be successful.
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How to Avoid Student Debt
By taking advantage of educational opportunities coupled with proper planning, it is possible for a student to earn a debt free college education.
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Advantages of Division III Sports
Sports at the Division III level offer key advantages over athletics found at Division I and Division II schools, yet are often overlooked by college bound athletes.
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Reading and Writing in High School Classes
Students that successfully transition from high school to college must be taught the importance and value of reading, as well as having the abilities to write effectively
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High School Courtroom Competitions
Whether students will pursue Law, Business, or any number of other disciplines, high school court programs teach skills that look good on college applications.
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