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7 Scholarship Strategies

Strategy 1: Asking Pointed Questions While there are many good questions to ask, there are often better questions to ask. First, rather than just relying on a college’s financial aid brochure or online financial aid calculator, set up an appointment with each college’s Office of Financial Aid. Second, instead of simply asking, “What scholarships can I […]

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My Almost-Overlooked College Decision

My college decision was far from traditional. I started early, taking advantage of the opportunities my high school gifted program provided to visit schools around my area of Western Pennsylvania. We visited two schools every year, mostly focusing on larger schools that many students from my public high school were interested in. Despite the fact […]

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My Late, Unexpected College Decision

My college search was one of the most thorough things I have ever done in my life—I worked with a professional counselor, visited about 14 schools, read plenty of books that detailed the “500 best colleges in the U.S.,” and bought more college t-shirts that would ever be deemed necessary for the normal human existence. […]

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6 Tips for Sophomores

The college search is starting earlier and earlier as more post-high school options pop up. Instead of overwhelming you with all the facts, statistics and options that you’ll be wading through over the next years, we want to provide you – as a high school sophomore – with 6 tips for your college search, specifically […]

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Standardized Testing 101

Standardized tests are an important part of the college admissions process. Not only are they important for general admission, but many colleges and universities use them for scholarship consideration. As you prepare to take these exams, here is some helpful information and tips to set you up for success.     What standardized tests does […]

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