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Skis and Degrees: 15 Colleges Where You Can Hit the Slopes

What if you could ski and get your degree? If you crave the cold and love to spend your free time cutting pow - we have the list for you! Check out this diverse list of colleges across the US varying in location, size and snowfall!
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So, You Want to Be a College Athlete?

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Extracurricular Activities: What Counts on College Apps?

“But…what counts?” A common question vocalized by many high school students as they consider their extracurricular choices. Decoding their question, what they mean to ask is: "What will impress college admission officers?" The answer is both strangely simple and deep...YOU. You will impress college admission representatives. Or, at least, that’s the goal.
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What I Did On My Summer Vacation...and Why It Matters to Colleges

Summer is coming! Summer is coming! Every year we hear from parents seeking our input on what their children should do during summer vacation to "make their applications look better" or to make them a "stronger applicant." While it's true that the summer months are a great time to do SOMETHING, the question is whether what that something is really matters on your college applications.
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LinkedIn for College Applicants: 10 Tips for Creating A Professional Profile as a Teen

At the dinner party of social media sites, LinkedIn may not be as eye-catching as Instagram or as entertaining as TikTok, but what it lacks in charm, LinkedIn more than makes up for with its forward thinking and resourcefulness. As the most popular platform for professional and career networking, LinkedIn offers an abundance of resources for those wanting to engage in career development. And ...
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