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Thinking of getting a college consultant? | On College

Many families are using independent college consultants to help with college planning. What do they offer?

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Spend time planning, visiting schools this spring | On College

It is that time of year when families are planning trips with their juniors to see colleges.

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To defer or not to defer? | On College column

I was deferred from my early decision school. Is there anything I can do at this point?

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Avoid common mistakes when applying for college

What are some of the typical mistakes you see students make in terms of college planning?

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Deciding to apply early | On College

Understanding the different ways to make a college decision in the fall.

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Tips to ease the college launch

There are many things I wish I had known earlier. One such lesson was not to buy your…

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Are magazine rankings for colleges very useful?

How important are the college rankings in magazines such as US News and World Report?

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It is college decision time

Choose another college or hang on for wait-listed school

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Learning about colleges without traveling to visit

I am interested in learning more about certain colleges, but do not have time to travel to visit…

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The right time to start a student’s college search | On College

Answer: I used to think that families should wait until winter or spring break of junior year, once…

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On college waitlist? Call to see why and what you can do

I was wait-listed for my top choice school. Is there anything I can do now?

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Start planning for college freshman year

I feel that it is ideal to meet with a college counselor early in the freshman year. I…

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Prepare for college fair

The annual Seattle NACAC College Fair, held at the Washington State Convention Center, is coming Nov. 4. The…