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How Do I Get Into Medical School? This site deals primarily with undergraduate programs, so if you're interested in applying to medical school I'd recommend that you start by looking into the AMA, the American Medical Association. read more
Do I Have to File the FAFSA? You don't have to fill out the FAFSA, but there's no reason not to. Here's why one expert suggests you're only hurting yourself by not filling out the FAFSA. read more
How Does Catholic Affiliation Affect College Coursework? Most Catholic institutions require religious studies or theology as well as philosophy and humanities courses within their curriculums. Learn more here! read more
How Is Living on Campus Different From Living Off Campus? It's best to live on campus your freshman year or your first year as a transfer student. This gives you an opportunity to meet lots of people, make new friends, and get involved in the campus. read more
What Are the Benefits of Double Majors? Choosing a major in college is one of the most important decisions that you will make in your life! While there is considerable amount of pressure being placed on students today to choose a major, many times this does not just simply occur magically. read more
How Do I Find the Right US University for Me? There are many US colleges that could be right for you as an international student. Here's some expert advice on how to go about looking for the right fit. read more
How Can Parents Help Students With International University Prep? The international university search can be hard, and as a parent, you should help without overstepping. Here's an expert checklist on how to do it. read more
What Different Specialty Nursing Career Paths Are There? There are three particular nursing health specialties that aspiring nurses should consider. Read on to learn from one of our experts about these roles. read more
When Should I Start Planning for Graduate School? Planning for grad school can depend on what type of grad school are you thinking about? Medicine? Dentistry? Law? Or an advanced degree in your chosen field? read more
Should I Take AP Courses? AP courses can challenge a student academically, but they aren't for everyone. Here's some expert advice on whether or not you should take AP classes. read more