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College – Top 10 Lists
January 17, 2012
Filed under College Corner
College Rankings More than 30,000 current college students weighed in to create Unigo’s College Rankings. Come inside to find out which schools made the cut for the 10 Best Sports Schools, the 10 Safest Colleges, the 10 Best Party Schools, the 10 Colleges with the Most Intellectual... Read more »
Need SATs ?
December 17, 2011
Filed under College Corner
SAT. ACT. Six letters that every high school student dreads. But in the ever-changing landscape of college admissions, are standardized test scores still important? The short answer: yes. This week, our experts weigh in on just how important those scores are in comparison to the rest of... Read more »
Video College Essays- Is this for you?
December 11, 2011
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“What are some tips regarding video admissions essays?” — Andre Reese, Charlotte, NC When submitting an optional video essay to Tufts, St. Mary’s in Maryland, George Mason, or the College or William and Mary, first view a few some recent video submissions. One example is the popular ‘Math... Read more »
Staying organized during the application process
November 30, 2011
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From the Unigo Experts’ Network Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines! Whether getting recommendations from teachers, sending in applications, or even writing a thank you note to an admissions officer you met during a campus visit, there’s always something to stay on top of. This week, our experts... Read more »
Will Needing Aid Affect My Chances of Getting In?
November 22, 2011
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Times are tough and tuition costs are sky-rocketing. Now more than ever, college applicants are in need of financial aid in order to attend school. In this week’s column, our experts will tell you whether or not requesting aid can affect your chances of getting into the school of your dreams. “Are... Read more »
Applying Early?
November 15, 2011
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The Unigo Expert Network is a group of top education experts from across the US answering questions submitted by students and parents about college admissions and succeeding after high school. Every year, students apply to college early for a number of different reasons, whether they found... Read more »
Computers and College Admissions
October 30, 2011
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The Unigo Expert Network is a group of top education experts from across the US answering questions submitted by students and parents about college admissions Next time your friend tags a photo of you on Facebook, you might want to ask yourself what an admissions officer would think. In... Read more »
Writing Your College Resume
October 18, 2011
Filed under College Corner
Mercury has teamed with the Unigo Network to bring PHS students up to date and accurate information about the college admission process. Applying to college is a big deal- take some time to read what the experts say before you complete your applications. The Unigo Expert Network is a group of... Read more »
Colleges Are Coming to PHS (Update)
September 18, 2011
Filed under College Corner
The following schedule indicates when college representatives will be in the CRC Room to discuss their college programs. If you are interested in any of these colleges, please speak to Ms. Gordineer in the Guidance Department. If you are just getting your feet wet in regard to selecting a college or if... Read more »
Beyond College Tuition
September 8, 2011
Filed under College Corner
What are some of the most unexpected costs for incoming freshman?”—Peter T., Covington, KY. A: Textbooks are expensive, but essential Trying to stretch your dollars by borrowing books from friends in your classes is a recipe for poor academic performance. Find out if your campus has a book... Read more »
