Kalamazoo College-Private
Kalamazoo, Michigan
1,436 (all undergraduates)
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It Takes More Than Rankings to Find Good Colleges
Why? Because it all depends on how you define “good.”
And that’s the problem. How do you know what makes a college “good?” Is it the college where the good students go? After all, the colleges that admit only a small percentage of students with high GPAs and college test scores are the ones that show up at the top of the college rankings. But does that mean the school is good because it admits good students or do good students go there because it is a good college? Continue reading
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Cedarville University-Private
Cedarville, Ohio
3,886 (3,535 undergraduates)
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High school students are busy, very busy these days. From music lessons, to sports, to social justice causes, students are always on the go. Junior year tends to be the busiest with high level curriculum, first jobs, and the demand for leadership positions within clubs and activities. Continue reading
College Essay Examples: What, Why, and How
(If you just want to list of college essay examples-keep scrolling to the table.) It’s easy for students to put off writing their essay for their college applications. After all, chances are that the most commonly requested essay, the personal statement, is something the student hasn’t had to do before. And it’s only natural that their first reaction leaves them feeling as if they couldn’t possibly provide an answer that wouldn’t sound contrived or pathetic. So they start looking for college essay examples to see what is expected and possibly for inspiration. Continue reading
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California State University-Chico -Public
Chico, California
17,875 (16,710 undergraduates)
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12 Things You Need to Know About Athletic Scholarships
I’m always amazed at how little players and their families know about athletic scholarships. Given that most of them have been justifying playing their sport for the chance at a college scholarship since middle school, you would think they would be better informed. The following are 12 things you need to know if you’re looking for an athletic scholarship. Continue reading
50-50 Profile: Elmira College
Elmira College-Private
Elmira, New York
1,012 (938 undergraduates)
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5 Reasons to Know Your EFC Before You Even Apply to College
Too many people think that your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is something that you worry about when you apply for financial aid–if they have heard the term at all. And if you’re a family with high school students thinking about college, it’s definitely a term you should become familiar with immediately. Why? Because what you don’t know about your EFC can hurt you long before you even start to fill-out college application forms. Continue reading