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Dos and Don'ts of Appealing a Financial Aid Award

Ah...February. The month of Hallmark’s favorite holiday. Also the month during which colleges will start to send out financial aid information. Quick caveat: this will only be for the schools to which your student has already been accepted. Colleges with April 1 notification dates will package the financial aid with the acceptance information.
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Virtual Volunteerism: 6 Ways to Get Involved Remotely

As the pandemic continues, many in-person volunteer opportunities may still be shut down, leaving many teens without typical opportunities to give back to their communities. However, even during these challenging circumstances, service-oriented teens can still take advantage of digital opportunities! Whether you’re interested in translation, making phone calls, or tutoring, chances are there’s an ...
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College Board Discontinues SAT Subject Tests and SAT Essay

The College Board announced this week that it will be discontinuing SAT Subject Tests and the SAT Essay section testing beginning in July. Here is an excerpt from their official announcement:
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Why Choosing a College Is Like Buying Girl Scout Cookies

It’s that time of year, folks. That’s right...Girl Scout Cookie season is here! I had the pleasure some time ago to attend a talk during a conference given by Lidia Soto-Harmon, CEO of the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital, the largest council in the United States. After listening to her inspiring talk about the effect Girl Scouts has had in creating young entrepreneurs with their cookie ...
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Exploring the Perks of University Honors Colleges and Programs

Since the founding of Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon in 1960, universities across the globe have made great strides in establishing honors colleges and programs as a way of providing specialized experiences for students. Offered at both large, public universities and small, private universities alike, honors colleges and programs are somewhat of a hidden gem of the college ...
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