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If your spring break plans included college visits, what should you do now?

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/19/2025

It’s inevitable that spring college visits will be occurring in non-traditional ways. So how can you get a feel for a college when the campus is closed?

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College Size Does Matter

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/19/2025

Consider the size of the student body. Think of college sizes in these four categories (based on undergraduate student attendance only).

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Making the Most of Your College Visits

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/18/2025

The College Visits: Depending on your time and interest level, plan one of the following types of college visits: Basic, Extended, or Overnight Visit.

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Focus on Majors: Digital Humanities

Ryan Clark

Published on: 10/18/2024

This unique major explores how digital tools can be used to analyze, interpret, and present cultural and historical content.

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Public vs Private Colleges: Key Differences Explained

Ryan Clark

Published on: 09/27/2024

Discover the differences between public vs private colleges in the US, including cost, class size, campus culture, and academic opportunities.

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Focus on majors: Bioinformatics

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/08/2024

An interdisciplinary major where biology meets computer programming. Students who are strong analytic thinkers and enjoy hands-on learning might consider a degree in this field.

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