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17 November

When the “Early” Answer is No…

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When the “Early” Answer is No…
(Guest blog by Terry Cowdrey, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at St. Lawrence University and The Admission Game)
As someone who has always believed that carrying an umbrella will prevent rain, I am

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03 November

Ways High School Students Can Help Pay For College

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Ways High School Students Can Help Pay For College

Take AP(Advanced Placement) courses in high school. Taking five AP courses and scoring well on exams, can help you earn college credit and the possibility of graduating from college early.

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02 November

Middle School Parent’s College Guide

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A middle school parent’s college prep guide
Counselors, colleges and organizations like the National Association for College Admission Counseling and ACT emphasize that parents should start planning for college no later than middle school. Their reasoning is simple:
(1) Your

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30 October

The College’s Admission Decision

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THE COLLEGE’S ADMISSION DECISION
A well done and thoughtfully presented application is crucial to the admission process. Admissions officers can tell when a student has spent time on the application. This sends a signal that the student is truly interested

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25 October

College Application Essays- Do’s and Don’ts

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Ten Do’s and Don’ts for Your College Admissions Essay
The Do’s1. Unite your essay and give it direction with a theme or thesis. The thesis is the main point you want to communicate.2. Before you begin writing, choose what you

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18 October

Learn about North Carolina Colleges

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Learn about NC colleges/universities- visit CFNC.org (College Foundation of North Carolina). NC Colleges/Universities provide excellent education opportunities at a very reasonable cost.

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18 October

College Planning Tips for High School Seniors

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Senior Students

Don’t get senioritis- your senior year counts
Most colleges request a midyear and final grade report/transcript
Spend time developing your college admissions essays/personal statements
Schedule appointment with Guidance Counselor to discuss: scholarships, letters of recommendations, college admission

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14 October

College Planning Tips for High School Juniors

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College planning tips for juniors
Your high school junior year is the best time to explore the possibilities ahead of you – whether those possibilities include college, travel, or a career. Now is the time to ask questions about

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10 October

PSAT

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PSAT- Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
The 2009 PSAT/NMSQT test dates are Wednesday, October 14 and Saturday, October 17. Check with your School Guidance Counselor for registration information. This test is administered by high schools, not through College

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07 October

CFNC-College Application Week

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The College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (CACRAO) are pleased to announce that College Application Week is November 16-20, 2009. The goal of the College Application Week is to provide

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