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After Applying

Whether you’re deciding between schools or thinking about back-up plans, here are ways to help you figure out your next step.

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4 Steps to Appealing a College Rejection Letter

Here’s what to do if you want to revisit that college rejection.

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Feeling Indecisive? Here’s How to Make and Trust Your Decisions

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Can My College Admission Be Revoked?

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The Debate: Should Parents Post About Their Kid’s College Acceptances on Social Media?

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5 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Enroll

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Having Second Thoughts on Your College Choice? Here’s What to Do

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You Got Your Early Decision News. Now What?

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What You Can Do to Get Accepted Off a Waitlist

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What Happens If You Get in Early Decision But Change Your Mind?

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5 Things You Need to Do Before College Decision Day

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How to Get Into a College That Rejected You

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I Got Into Several Schools. Here’s How I Decided Where to Go

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How to Handle a College Admissions Rejection

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Quiz: How Do I Know If the College I’m Considering Is Right for Me?

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Your Child’s College Decision: How to Help Without Overstepping

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I Got Rejected From My First Choice College and It Worked Out

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You Got Accepted Early Action—Now What?

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5 Solid Backup Plans If You Don’t Get Accepted Anywhere

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9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a College

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You Received a Waitlist Letter from a College. Now What?

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