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Aug 29, 2014 2:44 pm
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(Written by Lori McCormick)
It is Back to School season! College freshmen and their families are checking off their "to do" lists before loading up the... More
Sep 5, 2014 11:23 pm
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(Guest blog written by Sally Doane)
Of all the components of the college application, the essay is perhaps the one that causes the most dread – more even... More
Jan 28, 2015 1:02 pm
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(Written by John Raftrey)
Now that high school freshmen have a semester under their belt, it is a good time to get them thinking a little bit about college. ... More
Oct 30, 2014 10:01 am
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(written by Lori McCormick)
As an independent college admissions advisor, I am often asked when is the right time to prepare for standardized testing. My area... More
Jun 12, 2015 8:39 pm
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(Written by John Raftrey)
All east coast college trips should start in Philadelphia. There are dozens of top colleges in the Philly area, and they have at least... More
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