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Why College?
Episode 1 of our video series, College Admission. Simplified., explains why college is a great option for any student!

Watch and learn about:
  • How to evaluate your job and life goals
  • The career benefits of college
  • The personal benefits
  • How college helps you transition to adulthood
  • The role of parents in college planning
  • Why a degree doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg!
  • How your education can be worth millions!
  • And much more!

 
 Check our our collection of helpful articles below, all explaining why college is the right choice for you!
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The College Admission Secret with Shannon Meairs
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U.S. Secretary of Education Announces New Streamlined FAFSA

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced a new streamlined Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) just in time for students and families to complete the 2010-11 application.... (Read Article)

The Dirty Little Secret Colleges Won't Tell You!

Colleges receive thousands of applications each year and they know not every student who is admitted will attend, but its important they choose the right students to admit.... (Read Article)

Are Private Consultants Really Needed?

Ralph Figueroa, of the NY Times "Choice Blog" on college admission recently wrote a piece about private college consultants and whether or not they're worth it and if colleges can tell when students have been coached...... (Read Article)
 
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The College Admission Essay Blog with Justin Jeter
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Master the WHY OUR SCHOOL? Essay Question

The fact is, no two colleges are the same, and admission officers want to know they’re admitting the students that fit best at their school.... (Read Article)

The Problem With Creative Personal Essays

Does your main personal essay need to be uber-creative, like nothing an admissions committee has ever seen?...... (Read Article)

The Truth About Essay Templates & Formulas

Is there a magic template or formula for producing a great college admission essay?  No.  And yes. ... (Read Article)
 
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College Admission Buzz with Marc Istook
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Best Value Colleges for 2010

Who doesn't appreciate a good deal?  Whether you're buying groceries, shopping for a car or hunting for a bargain on new shoes, getting bang for your buck is always wise - especially in the current economy.... (Read Article)

For-profit Colleges Rake in the Dough

According to a recent Associated Press analysis, the top five colleges receiving federal Pell Grant money were for-profit schools.... (Read Article)

California schools just got a lot more expensive

The University of California higher education system has long been a model for other states around the country.  From a diverse array of affordable educational options to high-level laboratories that have produced Nobel Prize-winning research and tremendous advancements in science, the UC system is a great example of how public colleges benefit society. That may all be changing.... (Read Article)
 
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