University of Texas at Austin VS. Texas A&M University Admissions
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CSS Profile and FAFSA: The Death and Taxes of Applying for Financial Aid
Identifying the differences between CSS Profile and FAFSA and how to complete these applications for student financial aid.
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More Than A Teacher
- Jun 7
Big Changes Coming to the SAT!
The SAT is finally going digital! Beginning in the fall of 2023 for PSAT, and in the spring of 2024 for SAT, students will take the test...
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Ann Cinelli, M.Ed.
- May 16
Purdue: Boiler-Up! Hammer Down!
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette Indiana is an active college community that I was lucky enough to visit in April, 2023. More...
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Jenn Atkinson, M.Ed.
- Apr 22
Understanding How High School Transcripts Affect the College Admissions Process
Find out how to understand your transcript and tips to ensure it is benefiting you in every way possible! One of the most important...
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Ann Cinelli, M.Ed.
- Feb 21
Choosing a Major
College Majors Explained For some college bound students choosing a specific major is one of the most important factors in their college...
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Ann Cinelli, M.Ed.
- Feb 3
AP vs. IB Programs
AP and IB offer the most rigorous courses for high school students. Both styles will challenge you and prepare your for college.
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
- Dec 21, 2022
How to Pick the Right Research Topic in High School
Conducting high-quality, academically rigorous research in high school is very important. It can help you strengthen your subject areas...
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John Baier, M.S.
- May 2, 2022
Advice for Academic Sequencing
Many high school students stress about how they’re performing in their classes, what their class rank is, and how their GPA stacks up to...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
- Feb 21, 2022
Seven Summer Planning Tips
Students, are you feeling a little itchy for summer sunshine yet? Ready to change your routine and try something different? For high...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
- Feb 1, 2022
Seven Pro-Tips for Juniors
ATTENTION JUNIORS: Have you noticed, my dear juniors, that this year is going by more quickly than you expected? The well-meaning adults...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
- Nov 20, 2021
College Research 101
As our senior scholars are dotting their I’s and crossing their T’s on scholarship applications this month, our underclassmen are busy...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
- Aug 29, 2021
Tips for Creating a Common Application Activity List
One of the most difficult questions to answer in any interview situation is the elusive, “So, tell me a little bit about yourself...”...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
- Jun 17, 2021
Career Exploration: It Begins With Self-Knowledge
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." - Aristotle I heard this quote for the first time in high school, and I realized its...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
- Feb 10, 2021
2021 Summer Planning Guide
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PLANNING IN AUSTIN TX Because protocols and college admissions requirements have changed drastically due to COVID, the...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
- Feb 10, 2021
High School Summer Prep in a COVID World
Because protocols and college admissions requirements have changed drastically due to COVID, the playing field has been leveled. This...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
- Dec 17, 2020
Supporting your Teen through COVID, Stress and Testing
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. We have had our lives and our routines altered significantly. Stress is a natural result...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
- Oct 27, 2020
Is Virtual, Reality?
The global pandemic changed the college admissions process as we knew it and now, parents across the country have been thrown a curveball...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
- Jun 15, 2020
Blueprint for Getting into an Engineering Program in Texas
Getting into the right engineering school for you requires a strategic blueprint. Use this article as a guide to successfully gain...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
- Apr 19, 2020
Summer 2020 Online Programs
CAPSTONES Code Academy (online interactive platform that offers free coding classes in 12 different programming languages including...
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