College Confusion: Rising Seniors & the College Search

Summer break is just a couple of weeks away, with a new group of students as rising seniors, poised to tackle college applications head-on. The moment this happens, students begin to hear choruses of “where do you want to go to college next year?” But please remember: most students will not, and should not, have

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Getting Ready for the SATs? Let’s Talk SAT Prep!

So, the second semester of junior year has arrived, and with it, the beginning of the college application process! This likely means you’ll be gearing up to take the SAT for the first time. (And if you’re not, you should definitely consider it, as senior year will be much busier than you might imagine.)  Junior year

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Applying for Merit Scholarships

Typically, merit-based scholarships are the scholarships a school offers to top students regardless of that student’s financial need. It’s essentially free money — and who doesn’t like free money? These scholarships are used by colleges to lure highly qualified applicants to campus. Keep in mind, though, that not every school offers merit-based scholarships. Harvard, for

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