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Advice and inspiration for schools and families looking to create college graduates with minimal debt.
Recommendation Letters: How to Prepare, Write, and Format
So, a student asked you for a recommendation letter. Now what? How do you write a recommendation letter? Recommendations are critical for securing scholarships and acceptance letters. When it comes...
The Difference between the ACT and SAT
As students prepare for these important exams and look ahead to college, many ask, "What's the difference between the ACT and SAT?" Most people know these two standardized tests are different. But...
The 5 Keys to Great College Application Essays
Admissions counselors receive application after application, and they want to know if you will fit in well at their school. To do this, they look to college application essays to discover your...
The Top 12 Myths about College Applications
Many parents and students think they know what matters when it comes to a college application, but sometimes their strategies are based on past experience (some things have changed!) or...
4 Strategies to Minimize Student Loan Debt
Unless you have a hefty college fund, financing your college education may be your only option. But don’t despair. If you'd rather not drown in student debt, here are a few strategies to keep your...
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation for College
A recommendation letter for college is a summary of years of hard work both in high school and before. Does yours show off your outstanding work...or barely scratch the surface of what you’ve...
When Should You Take the ACT and SAT?
Seven. The number of times the ACT and SAT are each offered every year. As you consider the school and personal activities that quickly fill up your schedule, it can be challenging to find the best...
Ask John Anything! – Internships
Looking for a way to set yourself apart in the college admissions process? Internships can do just that! Learn how completing an internship can catapult you into your best fit...
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