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The Common Application (also called the "Common App") is a platform that allows you to apply to many colleges at once. You can use this online application to apply to member colleges and universities in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, as well as...
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"Where do we even start?” I hear this all the time from parents when they first contact me. When you hire a college planning service (also known as an independent educational consultant) to help you plan your child’s next four years, you want to get the most out of...
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When you want to hire a college planning expert (also known as an independent educational consultant) you need to know the No. 1 secret. … and that is… Hire someone with loads of admissions experience! Check out my own example: Prior to Campus to Career...