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August 17, 2016 | Scholarships and Financial Aid
FAFSA - do you understand the changes?

Major Changes to FAFSA 2017-18 In September 2015, U.S. President Barack Obama announced two radical changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. 1. File earlier: Instead of waiting until January 1st, 2017; you can now file…

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Harvard, Affirmative Action and Hypocrisy
August 14, 2016 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting
Harvard, Affirmative Action and Hypocrisy

Harvard: “It is more apparent now than ever that maintaining a diverse student body is essential to Harvard’s goals of providing its students with the most robust educational experience possible on campus and preparing its graduates to thrive in a…

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Which Common App Essay is Most Popular?
August 8, 2016 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting
Which Common App Essay is Most Popular?

The Common Application makes it easy – you no longer have to write a separate application essay for each college you apply to. The Common App has five essay prompts – you are expected to choose from one among them…

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College Ranking Season has Begun
August 1, 2016 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting
College Ranking Season has Begun

Forbes (America’s Top Colleges 2016) and Money (Money’s Best Colleges) have released their coveted list of best colleges. U.S. News & World Report will release their list on Sept 9. So, who made the cut? The top five at Forbes:…

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Summer Reading Programs: Ready, Set, Go!
June 29, 2016 | BS/MD Admissions Consulting Summer Plans
Summer Reading Programs: Ready, Set, Go!

As parents, we are looking for ways to make sure our children are equipped to handle the future, especially when it comes to college admissions. One of the many tools parents can utilize during the summer break is the “Summer…

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