April, 2018

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Foreign Language Requirements: Don’t Just Check The Box

Princeton College Consulting

Where foreign language requirements are concerned, students often ask how many years they need to take for college admissions. There isn’t really a clear-cut answer or an overall minimum cut off. In short, it varies from college to college , with some requiring two years and others recommending four. But the truth is, regardless of what those requirements look like, foreign language classes are not living up to their promises.

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How Smart Students Spend Their Summer Break

The Ivy Dean

With spring officially here, summertime is now, finally, just around the corner. For most students, the warmer weather signifies a break from studying and a chance to unwind. Although it’s true that the summer holidays are a good opportunity to recharge before another busy academic year, students should use their time outside the classroom to strengthen their upcoming college applications.

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Appealing the Financial Aid Offer 

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE ‘Tis the time of year when many college bound students are weighing their options and trying to make the smartest (right) decision as to where to matriculate in the fall. Hopefully the choices are wonderful and while it’s great to have choices, sometimes they create another level of stress in this already stressful college application process.

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College Waitlist: Why you’re on it and what to do next

Princeton College Consulting

You craved to hear the resounding “Yes!” from your dream school but instead got an uncertain “maybe…”. You’ve been waitlisted. It’s not a great feeling, but being waitlisted doesn’t mean you should wait. In fact, do the opposite. It’s important to understand why you might be on the waitlist, and understand what steps you can take to improve your chances of full acceptance.