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Paying for College: Do you know about this “secret” tool?
The price tag for a college degree can be staggering. What can…
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Picking Colleges: The Importance of a Balanced College List
How do families make a college list? How do you decide what colleges…
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Self Reported Academic Record and Your Child’s College Application
A complete college application includes some variation on these…
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To liberal arts or NOT to liberal arts? That is the question.
Some say the traditional liberal arts colleges are dying. Others…
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Taking a Year Off from College: What Do I Do Now?
Taking a year off from college can happen in any year. Students…
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College Application Deadlines – When Is It Due Anyway?
When a student starts to prepare their college applications,…
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State of Ohio Graduation Requirements: Demonstrating Readiness with Diploma Seals
Ohio high school graduation requirements have several facets…
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Sometimes searching for a college can have one "major" barrier
Searching for a college that fits your student has many criteria.…
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Help! Gap Year Programs Are Expensive
Is your student thinking about doing a gap year before attending…
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Merit Scholarships in a Time of COVID-19
Families pay close attention to the merit aid provided by colleges--as…