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So, you did all your homework, you picked the school of your dreams, you got in, and….you hate it.  Sometimes, even if you think you figured out what you wanted to do, things don’t just turn out the way you expected.  You can either stick it out, or you can transfer to a new school.  […]

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Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we don’t get what we want. If you applied to the college of your dreams and didn’t get in this article is for you. Even though it may seem rough now, if you have the right perspective, you can move on with your education and goals and […]

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How to Plow Down Application Hurdles

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Earlier, I wrote about how people let barriers stop them from applying to the school of their dreams, and how big of a mistake this really is. To help those who might be feeling this way out, I’ve created this quick list of tips on eliminating the barriers that stop most people from making […]

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It’s no secret, applying to colleges can be tedious and unpleasant. You’re required to find the application, fill out pages worth of personal information, get letters of reccomendation sent, write an essay, pay an application fee, and get all this sent into the school before a deadline. It’s a lot of work, […]

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How to Prepare for the SAT

Monday, March 31st, 2008

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Of the two popular college admissions tests (ACT and SAT), the SAT is probably the most widely used and authoritative. For better or for worse, how well you do on this test will greatly affect your chances of getting into the college of your choice.
Gaming the SAT?
To make matters worse, there is some […]

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