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Understanding Letters of Recommendation
The application requirements for most colleges in the US include a letter of recommendation from the student's high school guidance...
17 hours ago
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Making Final College Choices
Deciding which college to attend can be one of the toughest decisions for high school seniors. With so many options, it's easy to feel...
5 days ago
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The Spring Junior Year Advantage: Understand Why Timing Matters in College Admissions
As seen in ScoopCharlotte As spring settles over Charlotte, high school juniors and their families are deep in the grind—AP exams,...
Mar 17
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Financial Matters: Understanding Your 529 College Savings Plan
529 Plans: A Smart Strategy for College Savings As college costs continue to rise, parents of college-bound students are increasingly...
Mar 13
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Focus on Majors: Languages
There are roughly 311 different languages spoken in the United States alone, with more than 6,500 languages spoken worldwide....
Mar 7
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Lessons Learned About Campus Visits
As parents of sophomores and juniors schedule flights, rent cars, make hotel reservations, and book spring break campus tours, this whole...
Feb 28
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Social Media and College Admissions
Okay students, let's be real. Your life is probably all over social media. From TikTok dances to Insta-worthy sunsets to those hilarious...
Feb 19
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Financial Matters: Making Private Colleges Affordable
Private colleges across the United States have expanded their merit-based aid programs in response to competition from public...
Feb 8
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Choosing the “Best” Standardized Test Prep
Most students are anxious about taking standardized tests. Taking a good test prep course or working one-on-one with a tutor can help...
Jan 31
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Alternative Start Dates for College Freshman
When most families envision the college journey, they picture the classic scene: moving into dorms on a fall day alongside hundreds or...
Jan 24
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Focus on Majors: Nursing
Imagine saving lives before you've even hit your mid-twenties – that's what a career in nursing could offer you. From helping deliver...
Jan 18
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Starting the New Year Right: College Planning Resolutions for High School Juniors
As the calendar turns to January, junior year enters its most crucial phase for college planning. While seniors are completing their...
Jan 2
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Navigating a College Deferral: Next Steps for Early Applicants
Being deferred from your early decision or early action school can feel disheartening, but it's important to remember that a deferral is...
Dec 4, 2024
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College Newsletter - October 2024
In This Issue: Learning Differences and College Selection, Majoring in Digital Humanities, Keeping Applications Costs in Check, and more...
Oct 1, 2024
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Executive Functioning Skills: The Hidden Key to Academic Success
As Seen in ScoopCharlotte Charlotte area students spend their high school years preparing to tackle their college applications and for...
Sep 26, 2024
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The Real Freshman 15 That Looks Good on Everyone
Hey there, future campus superstars! Worried about the dreaded "Freshman 15"? Well, we're about to introduce you to a different kind of...
Aug 9, 2024
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Junior Year Strategies: Balancing Academics and College Prep
Junior year is arguably the most pivotal year in a high school student's academic career. It’s when the stakes are highest, the workload...
Aug 7, 2024
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College Bound: Parents' Role in College Admissions Success
As parents, your support and guidance play a vital role in your child's journey to college.
Jun 27, 2024
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Navigating the Transition from High School to College: Tips for Students & Parents
Transitioning from high school to college is a significant milestone filled with excitement and new challenges. For recently graduated...
Jun 20, 2024
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Cultivating Independence: The Art of Parenting on College Campus Visits
College campus visits are a pivotal phase in a student's life—a step towards independence and a potential game-changer in their academic...
Jan 17, 2024
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