Myths About SAT and ACT Tests
Everyone loves studying for college entrance exams. Real or not real?
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College Campus Tours in Summer
Spring and fall campus tours get all the glory, but for many students, there is no better time than summer to get to know a school. Visiting schools in summer can be the first step in the college search in your sophomore or junior year, or ...
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before College
College can be terrifying, especially that freshman year. As a junior at the University of South Florida, I speak from experience. I have failed and succeeded in many aspects of my college career, and I’m here to help you by sharing what ...
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National Merit Scholars at USF: A Parent Perspective
Before Chris came to visit the University of South Florida with his son, a National Merit Scholar, he admitted he was hesitant: “I was skeptical of this place. Just not knowing anything about it.” Chris and his family are from Rochester, ...
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Pros and Cons of Starting at a Community College
Even if a diploma from a powerhouse university is your lifelong goal, you’re wise to consider the benefits of beginning your bachelor’s degree at a community college. Sometimes called city college or junior college, community college is a ...
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Exploring College Majors: Engineering Track
If you were the kid who took apart the lawn mower (and could actually put it back together), or you programmed an amazing app as a fun sixth-grade project, or you exhausted every math class in your school before your sophomore year, you ...
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Tips for Traveling to Out-of-State Colleges of Interest
Would you buy a house without touring the property and checking its history? Choosing a college you haven’t visited is the Imax version of that scenario. Unfortunately, out-of-state college visits can mean spending time and money you don’t ...
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Exploring College Majors: Health and Medical Track
If premed has been your go-to answer when anyone asks you about your major, but now you’re not so sure, maybe it’s time to weigh the alternatives by exploring college majors in the health and medical track.
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College Decision Letters: Your Next Steps
The college application process is complex, time consuming, and difficult, and it doesn’t end when the responses arrive. The anxiously awaited news from the schools you target will be that you have been wait-listed, deferred, rejected, or ...
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How to Choose High School Electives with College in Mind
Your high school transcript is the key to opening doors at colleges that interest you, showing who you are by quantifying what you can do and your willingness to tackle rigorous studies and explore unfamiliar ground. Elective courses are ...
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