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What is a Brag Sheet and What Goes on It?
In this video, a former college admissions officer explains the basics of brag letters, which can be vital in helping school counselors write robust recommendation letters.
Colleges that Offer the Most Financial Aid
Our college finance experts have compiled a list of colleges in the U.S. that offer the most financial aid. Check it out!
Is a 3-2 Engineering Program Right for Me?
If you’re interested in engineering but want some flexibility in selecting your engineering focus, a 3-2 engineering program might be right for you.|If you’re interested in engineering but want some flexibility in selecting your engineering focus, a 3-2 engineering program might be right for you.|If you’re interested in engineering but want some flexibility in selecting your engineering focus, a 3-2 engineering program might be right for you.
Career Pathways: How Do I Become a Physical Therapist?
The pathway to becoming a physical therapist entails plenty of STEM courses as well as hands-on experience in clinical or athletic settings.
The 3 Best Tips to Find College Scholarships
To make your scholarship search efficient, our experts recommend looking locally, checking with your prospective colleges on available funds, and using merit-aid-focused search engines.
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Colleges with Farms and So Much More
Students interested in agriculture, whether that means running a farm-to-table restaurant or working in food sciences, will find plenty of college campuses across the country that host their own working farms.
Researching Campus Culture as Part of Your College Search
In seeking out colleges that feel like a fit, students may look beyond factors like location, size, and academic offerings, and try to identify campuses with a culture and values compatible to their own.
Everybody Pays: College Costs Beyond Tuition
Families budgeting for college are right to focus on the steep cost of tuition—but what about all the other costs a student may encounter, especially if they’re moving away from home? Our finance expert (and parent to a recent high school graduate) fills us in on what to include in college student budgets.
Should I Take Online Courses this Summer? | College Coach Blog
Summer is a time to stay active by exploring interests, serving the community, getting work experience, or learning. Online courses may be a convenient way to pursues academic interests or college credit courses.
Net Price Calculators: The Good and the Bad
Net price calculators (NPCs) can be useful tools to estimate college costs, but they’re not without their flaws. Our finance expert shares the good and the bad when it comes to NPCs.
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