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The Top 4 Ways to Use College Rankings

Few things both irritate and exhilarate college admissions professionals more than college rankings. Yet, there are many ways rankings can prove useful tools when wielded appropriately by college-bound students. Here, we offer a brief tutorial.

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Do College Rankings Really Matter?

When college rankings come out, everyone from moms to university presidents rush the web to find out how certain colleges did. But do they really matter? It depends on who you ask (and where they’re ranked). As with many things, it’s important to cast a critical eye to these stats.

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Why You May Not Want to Apply Early Action

When it comes to applying for college admission, early action isn’t always the best action. In some cases, applying early may be to your disadvantage. So, in what cases might you want to put off applying until regular decision, and why?

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Should I Take AP or Dual Enrollment Courses?

When it comes to AP and dual enrollment courses it’s never as easy as picking the class you want to take. Which is more challenging? Which is preferred by colleges for course credit? If you’re wondering which to take, we’d like to offer the definitive answer.

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5 Reasons to Visit Colleges in the Summer

Always one to challenge conventional wisdom, I’d like to play devil’s advocate and suggest that summer has gotten a bad rap for college visitation. For many students, the 92 days from June through August present three months of opportunity not always afforded by autumn road trips.

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Which is Better: Material or Experiential Purchases?

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?