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Moving Away from Home for College: The Tales of an International Student in Boston
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ontario, I was used to small-town living. I attended an international boarding school as a day …
Juniors: Here’s How to Prep for College Applications
With a majority of high-school seniors accepted and enrolled into their respective colleges, it is officially junior season. Thou…
COVID had a Big Impact on Early College Applications: What It Means for Next Year’s Application Season
Well, that was awful. 2020 decided to end on-theme with a huge increase in rejections for early applicants.
Here's the chain of ev…
3 Easy Steps for Improving your Admissions Essay Draft
You've gone and got yourself a pumpkin. It wasn't easy, but you did it. Now if only you could wave a magic wand to turn…
Where to Start if You're an International Student Aiming to Study in the U.S. During COVID-19
As an international student, you may be hitting some roadblocks while trying to complete your applications to U.S. colleges. Navi…
10 Last-Minute Mistakes Every College Applicant Should Avoid Making
College deadlines are quickly approaching, which means many students are scrambling to submit their applications, essays, transcr…
3 Ways STEM Students Can Stand out on College Applications
If you're applying to college as a STEM major, you might have concerns about how to differentiate yourself from your fellow appli…
Get Organized With Our Free College Application Tracker
If you're like most students, you're applying to more than one college, and tracking your applications, rec letters, tr…
Infographic: Use This Checklist to Plan Your Fall College Admissions Timeline
The humid temperatures may still be upon us, but the fall college admissions season has officially arrived. To get a handle on ev…
Here's How Parents Can Contribute During the College Process
If you're the parent of a college-bound high school student, my column today is for you. In years past, the challenge of college …