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How Can I Stay Organized During the College Application Process?
Tweet Share on Facebook November 30, 2011 Comment (1)Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines! Whether getting recommendations from teachers, sending in applications, or even writing a thank you note to an admissions officer you met during a campus visit, there's always something to remember to do. This week, our experts tell you the best ways to stay organized and keep the stress levels (moderately) low during the application process. Steve Griffin of Eau Claire, Wis., asks:
What are the best ways to stay organized during the application process?
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Does Financial Need Impact College Admissions Chances?
Tweet Share on Facebook November 23, 2011 Comment (1)Times are tough and tuition costs are sky rocketing. Now more than ever, college applicants are in need of financial aid in order to attend school. In this week's column, our experts will tell you whether requesting aid can affect your chances of getting into the school of your dreams.
Q: Are applicants who need financial aid evaluated differently?
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Which College Admissions Deadline Should You Choose?
Tweet Share on Facebook November 16, 2011 Comment (1)Every year, students apply to college early for a number of different reasons, whether they found the school of their dreams or they just want to get through the process. Does it make a difference? This week, our experts weigh in on the different application options so you can decide what's right for you.
Q: Between early, rolling, and regular, which deadline is best for students to apply?
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How Much Should You Personalize Each College Application?
Tweet Share on Facebook November 9, 2011 Comment (1)Widespread use of the Common Application has made it difficult for students to really personalize their application to a specific school. So what can you do? As one of our experts in this week's column suggests, "send the college a love letter."
Q: How tailored to each school should a college application be?
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What Are Some Do's and Don'ts for College Admissions Essays?
Tweet Share on Facebook November 2, 2011 Comment (3)The college essay is a student's chance to really jump off the page and make admissions officers think, "Wow! We need that student at our school." In this week's column, our experts explain the best ways to nail the essay and a few common red flags to avoid:
Q: What are some do's and don'ts for the admissions essay?
