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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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Seniors: Time to Send Mid-Year Reports to Colleges (0)

Seniors who have applied to colleges that ask for midyear reports need to make sure that this information is forwarded to all of these schools. Midyear reports include grades from the seventh semester, along with a report from the counselor in some cases. Students who used the Common Application to apply to colleges will find [...]

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Scholarship Opportunities (0)

While most of the money available to students is institutional aid offered by the colleges, local scholarships are an additional source of funds students should consider. Finding these local scholarships can be tricky. However, a new clearinghouse will match state-based scholarship providers with students who either plan to attend college in the state or are [...]

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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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