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Know What You Want to Study In College

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/19/2025

Maybe it’s time to think about some of life’s big questions – like “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. Before you start there, consider this advice

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The Secret to Student Success

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/18/2025

What do successful people have in common? Is it brains, talent, fame or fortune? No!

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Holiday Dinner Talk Advice: College

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/18/2025

Don’t be surprised if the guests turn their attention to you & your college plans. What should you say & how should react?

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What are You Looking for in a College?

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/17/2025

You may have already started to look at different colleges, but how do you compare them? Here are five categories that you should consider when evaluating a college.

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Focus on Majors: Not a Major - Pre-Law

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/14/2025

Thinking about law school? We debunk the myth of a required “pre-law” major and explain how diverse academic paths—from political science to psychology—can prepare students for legal careers, along with tips on college selection and early preparation.

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Majoring in Nutritional Sciences

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/10/2023

Americans are obsessed with food. We spend vast amounts of time and money in a quest for the “perfect diet.” None of us ever seems happy with our current self—we constantly seek to lose or gain weight.

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