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Which is Better: Material or Experiential Purchases?

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As you’re finalizing your decision on where to attend college, you’re no doubt weighing factors of cost. Should you and your family really drop a few thousand dollars on an ephemeral experience that lasts only four years when that money could go to something that’s actually tangible?

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Leaving the Big City for a Small College Town

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Near the top of every college selection list is the location factor. For many students, a small town presents a problem. Big cities are nice, mountains are awesome, but the physical geography of the college you attend will have very little impact on whom you become.

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When You Didn’t Get the Scholarship You Expected…

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It’s one thing to gain admittance to a college, but you and I both know that being admitted simply isn’t enough. You also have to score a nice, fat scholarship that: a) covers the cost of college, and b) reaffirms your own self worth.

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6 Tips for Legacy Applicants

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Being a Centre legacy applicant isn’t always easy. On the one hand you’ve got a great network of Centre alums to help show you through the process and reveal aspects of Centre other applicants may not see. On the other, there may be heaps of expectations from your family that you’re not sure how to deal with. Have no fear, this post outlines six tips to successfully navigate the admission process at Centre as a legacy applicant.

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What to Do if You’re Deferred

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You’ve been anxiously watching your mailbox for weeks for a “yea or nay” decision from your college of choice. You rip open the envelope only to discover the answer lies somewhere in between—you’ve been deferred. So, what now?

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Keeping Parents Happy Throughout the College Search

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High school seniors often walk a fine line between satisfying parents (who also might be footing the bill for college education) and practicing autonomy by making the decisions that will shape their future. How can you, as a student, make the most enlightened decision for yourself while maintaining family harmony? Practice active listening. Above all [...]

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