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The Question: What About Going Off to College Excites You the Most?
There’s something thrilling about embarking on a new chapter. We asked these college-bound students what they’re looking forward to when they start college.
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The consequences of believing these myths can range from feeling unnecessarily discouraged all the way to losing your scholarship money.
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Impressive engineering schools that stand out for merits other than a tippy top ranking.
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As the college planning process becomes more challenging, school counselors are more important than ever. Get caught up with tips and resources fellow counselors across the country are using to help their students and families.
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