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Dos and Don’ts for the College Admission Essay

ou’ve heard before that the admission essay can give your teen’s college application a boost, and it’s true. How can your teen make the admission essay the best it can be? Here are a few dos and don’ts.

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Dos and Don’ts for the College Application

The start of senior year brings a lot of excitement and a long list of to-dos for teens planning to go to college. Here are a few dos and don’ts that your teen should keep in mind.

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Tips for Fighting the Sophomore Slump

he sophomore slump hits many students hard in a normal year—and this year could be worse than usual due to the added stress of social distancing, remote learning, and general uncertainty. How can you help your teen?

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Tips for Helping Your Teen Make Freshman Year Great

Freshman year is a time of transition, which might take your teen by surprise. How can you help them start high school off on the right foot and make it a successful year?

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How Much Do Colleges Care About Extracurricular Involvement?

Extracurricular involvement is a presumed resume booster that can help set a student apart – but how much? And do all colleges care about it?

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Scholarship Data Every Parent Needs to Know

How do most students receive scholarships? Is it worth the time and effort to apply? Let’s take a look at some data on scholarships that might motivate your teen

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