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Making Private Colleges Affordable

Private colleges across the United States have expanded their merit-based aid programs in response to competition from public institutions and affordability concerns. This strategy has made private education more accessible to middle-income families. According to the National Association of...

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Focus on Majors: Nursing

Imagine saving lives before you've even hit your mid-twenties – that's what a career in nursing could offer you. From helping deliver newborns to supporting patients through their toughest battles, nursing puts you at the heart of healthcare's most meaningful moments.

The nursing profession...

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Choosing the "Best" Test Prep

Most students are anxious about taking standardized tests. Taking a good test prep course or working one-on-one with a tutor can help alleviate some of = this anxiety by allowing students to become familiar with the exams and test-taking strategies. Here are some questions to guide you when...

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Understanding College Deferrals

A deferral represents a "not yet" rather than a rejection, moving your application to the regular decision pool for further consideration. This allows colleges to gather more information while allowing applicants to strengthen their cases for admission.

 

Colleges often defer applicants to...

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What Parents of High School Seniors Need to Know

This year’s financial aid landscape brings changes that parents of college-bound seniors should understand. The traditional financial aid timeline has shifted, and being prepared for these changes will help your family navigate the process more effectively.

 

This year's Free...

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Focus on Majors: Philosophy, Politics, & Economics

Born at Oxford University in the 1920s and now offered at more than 150 universities globally, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) isn't your typical single-subject major. Think of it as the academic equivalent of a Swiss Army knife– it gives you multiple tools to tackle today's most...

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Choosing High School Courses college admissions college admissions consulting

When choosing courses for the following year of high school, do you pick classes because they will look good on your college application? Do you worry that you aren’t taking enough or any honors or AP
classes? The truth is, that successful college preparation looks different for every...

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Why Teens Should Make Reading a Habit

For many teens, reading feels like a school chore rather than something enjoyable. But what if we reframed reading as a workout for the brain? Reading can improve focus, creativity,
academic performance, and even mental well-being. Professor Barbara Sahakian from the University of Cambridge...

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Financial Matters: Return on Investment

Deciding on the “right” college can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to think about: location, academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, career preparation, but all of that is secondary if a college isn’t affordable. Just like when making a big purchase, such as...

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What Is the Easiest Associate Degree to Obtain? college degree

What Is the Easiest Associate Degree to Obtain?

An associate’s degree can often be a stepping stone to higher education, especially if you take your prerequisites at a community college and then transfer to a four-year degree. You may be wondering ‘what is the easiest associate degree...

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What Is the Easiest Bachelor's Degree to Get in 2025? bachelor's degree college degree

What Is the Easiest Bachelor's Degree to Get in 2025?

College looms large, and you’re trying to determine the most straightforward bachelor's degree to get. Maybe you're juggling work, family, or other commitments. Perhaps you want a clear path to graduation. Whatever your reason, seeking...

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What Is the Easiest Major for College Success?

Determining the "easiest" college major is subjective and depends on individual strengths, interests, and career goals. However, some majors are often perceived as less demanding due to factors like average GPA, weekly study hours, and course content.

So, what is the easiest major? That depends...

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