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You Got Wait-listed — Now What?
College 101

If you're headed to college next year, there’s a good chance you applied to at least three schools:

  • Your dream school
  • Your “pretty sure I’m going to get in” school, and
  • Your safety school. 
Sounds like a pretty fail-proof plan, right? But what happens when you get wait-listed for  your dream school and you feel like the other two are just ... meh?
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Senior Year Checklist: What You Should be Doing Oct-Dec to Prep for College
College 101

Senior year is often depicted as a time to savor memories from high school and brace for adulthood. The reality is that many seniors feel overwhelmed as they prepare for college. 

If that's you, we're here to help. We've compiled a senior year checklist for October through December. This should help you stay on track and not miss any important deadlines to ensure that you actually have time to enjoy senior year.

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College Rankings 2019: Where to Find Them and What They Mean
College 101

The results are in. The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education have ranked the top colleges in the U.S. for third year in a row. 

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2019 are a measurement of institutions’ student engagement, student outcomes, and learning environments. Here, we'll summarize the key findings and give you the scoop on how to look up schools that you're interested in. 

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9 Simple Mistakes that Can Raise the Cost of College
College 101

College is expensive enough. Don’t make it pricier than it has to be by making choices about financial aid, classes, and college living that increase your costs even more.

Here are nine tips to help prevent simple, but expensive mistakes that can increase your college debt:

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Comp Sci Master's vs. MBA: Salary and Job Outlook
College 101

The way we think about higher education has changed drastically over the last decade. More students are opting for master’s programs in computer science, rather than the traditional MBA track. But is that the right move for you?

It just might be ... that is, if you're looking for a highly compensated field that has a lot of job openings. 

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Parents of New Seniors: Here's What You Need to Be Doing in June-August to Prepare for College
College 101

With summer break right around the corner, your teenager is likely gearing up for part-time work, hanging with friends, and sleeping in. You, on the other hand, know that college stuff is looming, and are probably wondering if there are things you should be doing to prepare for the big push in the fall. 

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