Being a National Merit Scholar is an incredible honor, but it doesn’t make the college application process any less unnerving. If you are a National Merit Scholar, there are some key things in the college admissions process you should ...
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To most families, sending a student to college is an exciting milestone — the start of a promising future. But a growing number of families have a different perspective. They lack confidence in higher education and object to their child ...
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Getting to college can seem tough for anyone, especially low-income students. Between tuition fees, textbook prices, and the ever-rising cost of living, it may feel like the odds are stacked against you. But there’s some good news: There’s ...
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College admissions are more competitive than ever, and that has applicants scrambling for the slightest edge over their peers.
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You constantly hear from everyone (your guidance counselor, admissions advisors, and, hey! even the USF admissions blog) that college campus visits are important. But when you’ve got so many options to choose from — tours, open houses, ...
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If a housing crisis hits during your high school or college years, it can upend your educational plans. “When life happens, it never sends us a text to let us know that it’s coming. It just happens,” says Jenelle Bell, senior support ...
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Without a doubt, the best way to find out if a particular college is a good fit for you is to show up in person and check it out for yourself. At USF, we strongly encourage campus visits, not only to show off our world-class academics and ...
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The whiplash students may experience when transitioning into college can largely be attributed to the newfound independence of living on their own for the first time. Having your own space is an exciting experience, but it can also be ...
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Are you looking for a good young adult novel to read this summer? Hey, me too! To me, summer isn't the same without a great YA novel to take to the beach or pool. I write young adult fiction, studied it in grad school, and can't get enough ...
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You did it! You got into college, settled into your dorm room, and started taking courses. But something isn’t feeling completely right. Maybe your current school doesn’t have enough on-campus events or the location of your school isn’t ...
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