Academic, Social, and Finance Advice for Middle School Students
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Applying to Undergraduate Business Schools; Listener Q&A
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You've Made Your Choice Now What? Listener Q and A
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
While many seniors are still trying to figure out their final college choice for the coming fall, many in this year’s graduating class have committed to their institution. Listen Now
Applications Are In: Now What?; College Admissions Resolutions
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Post-January 1 can be super challenging for seniors. After the crush of finalizing and submitting applications, have nothing left to do but wait—and that can be tough. We have some suggestions for actions you can take once all of your apps are in. Since it’s the new year, we are all about resolutions—and we have thoughts about some good resolutions you can make related to college admissions and finance. Listen Now
College Admissions Myths; the CSS Profile; Submitting Test Scores
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There are many, many myths floating around out there about college admissions, and in this new regular segment, we’re going to try to replace the myth with some facts. Listen Now
What to Do if You re Deferred Admissions and College Finance QandA
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You applied early in the hopes that you’d have some decisions before the end of the year, and you got…deferred. Listen Now
Encore: Things to Know About the 2017-2018 Common Application; Office Hours
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The new Common Application was released on August 1, and we’ve got information you need to know about this new version. Listen Now
Bad Essay Ideas; Princeton Supplemental Essays; Finance Questions
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Working on an essay and wondering if your idea is a good one? Listen Now
Things to Know About the 2017-2018 Common Application; Office Hours
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
The new Common Application was released on August 1, and we’ve got information you need to know about this new version. Listen Now
Inside the Admissions Offices of Holy Cross and Babson: Spending Your College Savings, Office Hours: Last Minute Summer Planning
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Ever wonder what happens after you submit your application to college? The answer (as it often is in college admissions!) is: it depends. Listen Now
Sending In the Deposit: How Do You Make the Final Choice?
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One of the best parts of the college process should be the moment when the tables are turned and students get to decide which school they will attend out of all those who made them offers. Listen Now
Not a Joiner?: Extracurricular Activity Ideas for the Kid Who Hates Clubs
Getting In: A College Coach Conversation
Extracurricular activities are important. After course selection, grades, and test scores, applicants' activities outside of the classroom can be a significant factor in admissions process at many colleges. Listen Now
Using a Roth IRA to Save for College
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While 529 savings plans and pre-paid tuition options get a great deal of coverage in the media, there are actually quite a few different ways Listen Now
