Early Action vs. Early Decision: Everything You Need to Know
College admissions are more competitive than ever, and that has applicants scrambling for the slightest edge over their peers.
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Why Campus Visits Matter and What Questions to Ask
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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College Resources for Homeless, Unhoused and Housing-Insecure Students
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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What to Pack for a Visit to Tampa Bay
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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A Guide to Living on Campus
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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Top YA Novels For Summer Reading
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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6 Signs You Should Transfer Colleges
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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How Joining an Honors Program Can Lead to Career Success
Honors programs reward a university’s top-performing students with exclusive opportunities and innovative learning experiences, but that comes with a more demanding courseload and higher expectations. Many students wonder: is it worth it?
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How to Decide if I'm Ready for College
High school is wrapping up. You’re probably surrounded by adults asking you about your college plans, peers excitedly chatting about applications and admission letters, and educators pushing you to continue your education. It’s all for ...
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Is an Exploratory Program Right for You?
Remember how adults always asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up, back when you were five years old and still thought becoming a dinosaur was a distinct possibility? Now that you’re entering college, that question has been ...
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