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Old friends and New

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE One of the biggest changes for freshman year is a new peer group. You may have friends that you’ve been with since the beginning of high school or even longer. Although graduation time is exciting, it can also be anxiety filled as you think about moving on without your same friends to support you. As you head off to different colleges, think about some of the strategies below: 1.

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Who Should I Ask for Letters of Recommendation?

Princeton College Consulting

College admissions readers are receiving thousands of applications, and the majority of them are accompanied by multiple letters of recommendation. These letters are crucial to conveying your suitability for a particular college and field of study, so it’s imperative that letters submitted on your behalf distinguish you from other students. Each college has its own rules on the number you can submit; there are some that only allow one, and others allow up to ten letters of recommendation.

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When am I taking that test?

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE There are lots of tests and test dates to keep track of. Knowing what tests are offered when, and the months for registration deadlines are important for scheduling. Planning Your College Entrance Tests 1. Plan your test schedule for taking the ACT, PSAT, SAT and SAT Subjects. 2. Schedule tests with time in between to get your scores back.

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College Ready Tips for Seniors

Humbach Education Consulting

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Going from high school to college is a big step! Here are 5 tips from a current college student to help make your freshman year a success: 1. Learn to manage your time. College classes are arranged differently than high school. You will have gaps of time between classes. Plan each day’s schedule carefully and use the gaps between classes for something productive – study in the library, work at a campus job, join a club or activity. 2.