Handling College Admissions Decisions

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The college admissions season can be a stressful time for both students and parents. As acceptance letters start rolling in, a mix of emotions–excitement, disappointment, confusion–can take hold. Here are some tips for parents and students in navigating the ups and downs of the process: Parents: Students: Parents & Students:

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Dual Enrollment

There’s a secret weapon high school students have, but not everyone knows about it. (Which is I guess what makes it a secret weapon!) Dual enrollment is taking college-level classes while still in high school, but earning both high school and college credit for them. Some are available at a student’s high school, but many…

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Pulling Back the Curtain on Admissions Priorities

The outcomes for early applications are rolling in. Depending on your results, you may be one of the students who finds themselves wondering what more they could have done. The answer, to the dismay of many, is nothing. A denial or deferral from a college can feel personal, but it’s important to remember that it…

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