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Dream Big – Work Hard
August 22, 2011
Filed under College Corner
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. “In all of your years working with students, what were some of the most unexpected successes you witnessed... Read more »
JUNIORS!!
August 21, 2011
Filed under College Corner, Top Stories
“As a junior looking to stay on top of my college admissions timeline, what are the most important things for me to be doing before senior year starts?” – Andrew S., Renton, WA A: Congratulations on realizing the importance of an early start! Begin by looking at several applications and... Read more »
BIG or little ?
June 12, 2011
Filed under College Corner
“My brother keeps telling me that I should consider size as I start applying to schools but I’m not sold – what makes a school large or small, and what are some of the more subtle advantages/disadvantages of both?”– John W., Portland, OR. A: Super-Size Me! The BIG advantages of attending... Read more »
Want to Know, but Can’t Go
June 6, 2011
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“I know that college visits are a great idea but my family doesn’t have the time or money to visit some of the schools I’m really interested in. What else can I do?”– Jennifer R., Tampa Bay, FL. A: College visiting through your cell phone! Absolutely nothing can replace a visit to a college... Read more »
Lost in the Crowd?
May 29, 2011
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“High school classes haven’t been that bad, but I’m not sure how I’ll fare in lecture halls with hundreds of other students. How can I stand out to professors and keep from feeling overwhelmed?”– Steve A., Decatur City, IA. A: Where you sit matters! Try to sit in one of the first couple... Read more »
Ready? Set? College
May 20, 2011
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I’m so excited for college to just start already! I’m totally the kind of person to overlook a few things when I’m excited, so what are some common mistakes freshman make that I can avoid?”– Jill P., Lafayette, IN A: Perception v. Reality Are professors aloof? Administrators that... Read more »
Packing for College
May 13, 2011
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“I leave for college in a few months, but don’t know what to bring. What should every college student bring with them for academics, social, and dorm life? What does every student kick themselves for forgetting?” – David S., Fresno, CA A: Bring a little bit of home to your dorm. I reduced... Read more »
Confused about Picking a Major ?
May 8, 2011
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“I don’t know what I want to major in yet, can that hurt my application? When do I need to pick a major by and how important is choosing the right major for my career?” – Alex R., Lakewood, NJ A: Explore Your Major Possibilities A student was absolutely certain that he wanted to major in... Read more »
Financial Aid Packages- What’s Inside?
May 1, 2011
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“I just got my financial aid package and don’t know what to make of it. What are some terms I should know, things I should look for, or tips and tricks to maximize my aid?”– Mary S., Boston, MA A: Be sure you’re comparing apples to apples! Analyze the award letters carefully, and figure... Read more »
Need More Money for College?
April 9, 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. To have your questions answered visit www.unigo.com/expertnetwork “I’m worried that my financial aid package... Read more »
