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Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

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Researching colleges and universities can be very overwhelming. From guidebooks to college websites, there is a TON of information out there! There is one invaluable resource in your college search that should not be overlooked: college admissions counselors. This is your education, after all.

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4 Reasons College Campus Visits Are a Waste of Time & Money

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College campus visits are a ritual. As the summer winds down, my team and I have been busy debriefing our students and their parents about whatever summertime college campus visits they have done in the past month or two. Every once in a while an admissions officer is able to channel something fresh.

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Using Food as a Decision Factor in the College Search

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One of the most important factors students think about when deciding which colleges to apply to: where is the best college food? Clearly, this is a very important aspect of your life on campus, and it pays to fully understand your dining options. They are also considering how well their student will be fed on campus.

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Tips for Successful Campus Visit For Parents and Students

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Get the Most from Campus Visits. As you plan the general goals of your campus visits , plan the logistics , take the tour , listen to the information session , and investigate the campus surroundings , keep in mind these few tips for making the visit as productive, successful, and fun as possible.

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Find a Good College Fit: Academics

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Find the Right Fit: Start with Academics Finding the right college fit is tough. So finding the right pair of shoes is a chore. So it is with choosing a college. In this series of posts, I take a deeper look at the various aspects of a good college fit. About as tough as finding a good pair of shoes.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

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Disclose Learning Differences on College Application…or Not? Nearly every week a student or two will ask me if they should disclose learning differences on the college application. Generally speaking, students don’t want to give a college any reason to generate any preconceived notions about them. This is a tough call.

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How to Work with CBOs to Supercharge Your Recruiting Efforts

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Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes. Julie Scalf , part of the College Greenlight team at EAB, is joined by Jordan Wesley, Managing Director of Partnerships for a community-based organization called Let’s Get Ready.