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Revising College Essays
So you’ve finished the first draft of your college essay (often called “the personal statement”)? Congratulations! This is an important milestone in your college process.
BUT, did you notice the phrase, “first draft?”
Apoyando a su estudiante en la búsqueda universitaria
Plática con expertos: Completando la FAFSA
Supporting Your Student Through Their College Search
Apoyando a su estudiante en la búsqueda universitaria
Insider’s Guide to Visiting College Campuses
Una guía práctica para visitar campus universitarios
College Glossary
Once you embark on your college journey, there is likely going to be some terminology that you don’t understand.
What You Need to Know: Scholarships
Scholarships are a great tool to help you afford college. However, not all scholarships are the same. In this article, we’ll dive into the different types of scholarships and some terms related to scholarships that may help you understand the scholarships that you are awarded or are available for you to apply for.
What You Need to Know: College Athletics
When considering your participation in athletics during college, there are a few key aspects of the process that you’ll need to navigate. It’s likely that you have questions about the recruitment process, scholarships, and college conferences, among other things. Here is some information you should know:
The College Planning Timeline
Starting to plan for college shouldn’t just be focused on your senior year. In fact, you’ll be better set up for success and less stressed the earlier you begin. Here’s a checklist of all of the things you can do each year in high school to prepare for a successful college search and application process.
Undecided, Not Uninterested
Many students feel like they should know what they plan to major in when they begin the college application process. However, for many students, the choice isn’t obvious, and that can lead to stress, anxiety, and embarrassment during the application process.
Types of College Fit
When looking through your college choices, it doesn’t just come down to acceptances; you’ll also want to consider overall fit to the college or university. You may consider academic, social, and financial fit, but you also want to consider personal, career, and geographic fit, as well!
Behind the Scenes of Admissions: How College Applications are Reviewed
There are thousands of colleges out there for you to search through. This can be overwhelming, so we put together a list of the different categories of colleges that you may come across to help you narrow down exactly what you are looking for.
The Key to Articulation Agreements
For transfer students, transitioning between institutions can be overwhelming. However, understanding and utilizing articulation agreements can make the process a bit easier. Articulation agreements are formal agreements between educational institutions that outline specific pathways to transferring credits from one institution to another.
Where to Get Help in College
College is a whole new world with so many different opportunities, challenges, and a lot of different support centers and offices. So many, that you might not even know where to start when you need help.
Adjusting to a New Campus as a Transfer Student
As a transfer student, one of the most exciting and, maybe, unnerving parts of the process is stepping foot on your new campus. Unlike first-year students who start their college journey together, transfer students often arrive on campus after having already experienced another institution. However, with the right approach and mindset, integrating into a new campus community can be a smooth and rewarding experience. Here are some valuable tips to help transfer students navigate this transition.
Navigating Financial Aid as a Transfer Student
The process of applying for financial aid as a transfer student is different than when you first applied as a first-year student. Aid options will vary depending on the policies and resources of each receiving institution.
Getting the Most from a College Fair
Attending a college fair can be a great opportunity to get information from a variety of different institutions and learn what they have to offer. Here are some tips for how to make the most of a college fair:
Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer
Comprender y comparar la ayuda financiera entre diferentes universidades
Build Your College List and Apply Coalition with Scoir
Construyendo una lista de universidades astuta