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How Should I Prepare for a Virtual Admission Interview? Since the coronavirus pandemic, many colleges have switched from in-person interviews to virtual ones. Make sure yours goes smoothly with this expert advice! read more
How Can I Trim Down My College Essay? Are you finishing up your admission essay, but it's just too long for the word count requirements? Our experts have advice for trimming it down! read more
How Influential Is a Name-Brand College? You may be wowed by the name recognition of certain institutions, but there are many other factors to consider when choosing a college. Learn more here. read more
Should I Ace Easy Classes or Push Myself in Hard Ones? Is it smarter to take easy classes to boost your GPA or challenge yourself but risk lower grades in harder classes? Our experts have the answer! read more
Do I Need to Submit Supplemental Materials With My College Applications? Should you send in supplemental materials with your college applications? It depends—but you should definitely follow any directions given by the school. read more
How Many Extracurriculars Should I Participate in to Impress Colleges? Turns out you don't need to join nine clubs to stand out to colleges! Our experts explain why you shouldn't stretch yourself thin when it comes to activities. read more
What Do Fees Cover in a College's Tuition and Fees? In addition to paying for classes (aka tuition), you'll also need to cover any fees associated with a university. But what exactly do these "fees" mean? read more
How Do Federal and Private Education Loans Differ? While both options lend you money to help cover college costs, there are some significant differences between federal and private loans you need to know. read more
What is Same-Day Acceptance for Transfer Students? Same-day acceptance, also known as instant decision day, is becoming more popular with transfer students looking to decrease the stress level and time commitment that comes with applying to a new university. read more
What Is Rolling Admission? Rolling admission gives you more options when it comes to applying to college. Schools with rolling admission evaluate applications until all of the available spots are filled for that year. read more