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Washington DC College Visits (0)

February 21, 2010 • Category: College Visits

Washington, DC, offers a myriad of choices for students who are interested in studying in this vibrant urban setting. While many universities boast internships as a way to entice students, accessibility during the school year can be problematic. On the other hand, Washington, DC, provides endless opportunities for research and internships in a wide [...]

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2010-2011 Common Application Goes Live! (0)

The 2010-2011 Common Application used by 414 colleges went live today, August 1st. Summer is the perfect time to create an account, start filling in all the biographical information, and begin work on essays and short answer questions.

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Colleges Now Required to Post Total Cost of Attendance (0)

Now that colleges are required to post the full cost of attendance on their financial aid webpages, families will get a more accurate picture of college costs. The College Navigator, which provides a great deal of data on individual colleges, now includes this net calculator as part of the search tool. Students can view a [...]

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Test Deadlines (0)

Deadlines are approaching for standardized tests this spring. Neither the ACT nor the SAT is offered over the summer, so it is a good idea for juniors to get a plan together now for completing testing prior to fall, when they will be busy with applications. In addition, if colleges require SAT Subject Tests, it [...]

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