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The Benefits of Today’s College Co-Op Programs
These days, the “college internship” can often be viewed as the maximum amount of real-world job experience a college student will get before graduation. In many cases internships are unpaid, and the level of work interns do is a step … Continue reading
High Grades or Challenging Courses? Which Matters More?
Teens today are usually in a quandary when deciding what courses to take during high school. Are high grades or challenging courses more important? Should the student go for the “easy” A or take the tough AP course? Should he … Continue reading
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10 College Interview Mistakes and How to Correct Them
Make Sure the Impression You Make is a Good One The college interview probably isn’t the most important part of your application, but it can help you if you make a good impression. A bad impression can hurt your chances … Continue reading
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Steps to Mastering the SAT Essay
The SAT exam began testing a student’s writing ability in 2005. Even the worst wordsmith shouldn’t get too concerned about this section of the exam since it only counts for 10% of the total score. However, It may very well … Continue reading
Options in Higher Education – Public vs. Independent (Private)
Last week’s blog spoke to the differences between colleges and universities. This week’s blog will focus on the difference between public and independent (private) colleges. Public and independent schools differ greatly in their funding sources. Expenses at independent (private) colleges … Continue reading
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