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17 Questions You’re Forgetting to Ask Prospective Colleges

Grown & Flown

Schools should be able to provide you with their retention rates, that is how many undergraduate students return to the school the following fall. That is something parents will want to know beforehand. What is the schools retention rate? What is the schools grading system?

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My Experience with Caltech’s House Culture: “Harry Potter 2.0?”

Caltech Admissions

Bechtel is part of Caltech’s unaffiliated housing, so any undergraduate student can live there. This year, as a sophomore, I decided to live in the Bechtel Residence, which is a suite style residence. I currently live in an 8-person suite with my friends, and we share two bathrooms and a common living room.

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A guide to STEM Summer Camps and Programs

College Essay Guy

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program The AFRL Scholars Program offers high school and undergraduate students the opportunity to work alongside experienced scientists and engineers at various Air Force research facilities. Quick Facts Location: Various locations across the U.S.

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The Duke Academic Calendar: Key Dates + Tips

AdmissionSight

No classes are held July 28 Monday Last day to withdraw with W from Term 2 classes (undergraduates only) August 8 Thursday Term 2 classes end August 9 Saturday Reading period (until 7:00 PM); Term 2 final examinations begin (7:00 PM) August 11 Monday Term 2 final examinations end (10:00 PM) Fall 2025 Date Day Event August 16 Sunday New undergraduate (..)

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The Evolution of College Recruitment: What’s Working in 2025

Ruffaloni

As higher education faces what experts call an “ enrollment cliff ,” with projections showing a potential 15% decline in traditional college-aged students, institutions are radically re-imagining their recruitment strategies.

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Florida Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

Students must be Florida residents and a U.S. Students must also enroll as an undergraduate student at an eligible Florida postsecondary with a minimum of 6 non-remedial semester hours. citizen or eligible non-citizen, accepted at a Florida university or college, and be a first generation college student.

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Top 8 Jewish Colleges in the U.S. + Scholarships for Jewish Students

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Brandeis University was founded by the American Jewish community in 1948 to provide higher education opportunities for Jewish students at a time when many were being excluded. The university has an undergraduate student body that is about 35% Jewish , which gives it a distinct identity in higher education.