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#119 – On this episode, we begin a series of episodes about the steps to follow as you make your list of schools to which you will apply. Be begin by presenting academics, social, and affordability, as the 3 areas in which th...

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Personal Preferences to Consider When Making Your List of Colleges (Part 1). Differences in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Campus Locations. New York University, Villanova University, and Pacific Union College

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Personal Preferences to Consider When Making Your List of Colleges (Part 1). Differences in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Campus Locations. New York University, Villanova University, and Pacific Union College

The key to choosing the right colleges or universities (Part 2). Comparing Elite Private Institutions, Liberal Arts Colleges, Women’s Colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Roman Catholic Institutions, and Conservative or L

The key to choosing the right colleges or universities (Part 1). Comparing private and state colleges. What your will likely experience in large and in small campuses. The expectations you may find in Honors Programs and Residential Colleges

Handle Possible Admission Rejections Properly by Preparing Ahead. 7 Points to Help Your Family Take the Right Steps and Come Out Ahead

What to Do If You are Waitlisted by a College or University You Wish to Attend. Here are Six Important Steps to Increase Your Chances for Admission and to Avoid Costly Financial Mistakes

What to Do After Receiving Acceptance Letters from the Colleges to Which You Applied. Steps to Help You Evaluate Which School Offers You the Best Opportunities, Including Which Is the Most Affordable. The Importance of May 1st

Why do well qualified students get rejected, while less qualified students get accepted into highly selective schools? How are admission decisions made? Here are 5 points to understand what drives admission officers.

What Selective Schools Look for When SAT Scores are Not Required. Advice from Caltech on How to Show Your Academic Preparation and What to Do to Make Your Application Stand Out

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), a school with a 3.9% admission rate, has a lot of advice on how to prepare to apply to highly-selective schools. Caltech’s recommendations to high school students on how to use summer breaks

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