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Tips include planning ahead, doing research, mapping out the fair, speaking with admissions representatives, and being open to possibilities. …
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Alicia Linsey
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Consider questions for the student to ask while visiting, timing of the visit, what colleges would be the best to visit, and if a virtual tour is the best option…
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Martha Savery
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Resources include MEFA Pathway, the College Scorecard, College Navigator, and MEFA's College Admissions webinar…
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Meredith Clement
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Here are some tips for students on how to prepare best for this process - both as a shopper and as an applicant.…
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Lisa Rooney
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When building a balanced college list, consider academics, the social scene, admissibility, and affordability.…
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Review our tips on drop-off day, campus resources, FERPA, and letting go. …
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Martha Savery
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Students who are applying to college regular decision (with early January deadlines) can still take advantage of college visits in the next few months.…
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Learn if you should include retirement accounts, how often you should complete the form, and when to submit the CSS Profile. …
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Meredith Clement
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Tips include reading directions twice, not rushing the multiple choice, using the resources provided, and taking deep breaths…
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Tips include dedicating a little time every day to studying, not cramming, knowing what to bring, and planning extra time to get to the test location if it's not at your school.…
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