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12 excellent reasons to add a resume to your college application toolbox
Getting into college bears an uncommon resemblance to applying for a job: you need to persuade an organization that you possess sought-after skills and that you’re a great fit for their community.
How to Help Your Child Navigate the College Search
Every year, we see kids who struggle to make it through their first year of college. In most cases, they also had difficulties with the college application process, which was often driven by their parents. This is a familiar scenario.
Making Trades Work Fun Again
What do colleges want? It's hiding in plain sight. Here's how to find meaningful financial aid.
The college application process can seem pretty mysterious to the uninitiated. But what colleges want from their applicants isn’t a secret. Schools telegraph what they’re after in the form of big data that’s available online to anyone.
Make the most from a college visit: Don't just look around; talk to people
Before the Internet, a campus tour was the main way to get a lot of information about a college or university. Today, every school has a website with a wealth of information, and some even have videos of their campus and activities.
So are visits even necessary anymore?
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Marlo Scott, Students L-Z
Email: laurie.blair@quinlanisd.net
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