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Summer Programs – Upcoming Deadlines
The leaves are starting to fall, so it may seem too early to consider summer [...] Continue Reading →
How to Access Accommodations in College
Remember to take advantage of the services and accommodations that you're offered, and don't [...] Continue Reading →
Gap Year: How to Plan A Rewarding Experience!
Ella, an API gap year participant discussed her experience here. For many students, [...] Continue Reading →
Unusual College Majors That Might Just Fit You!
Check out this list of unusual college majors. There might be something here you never [...] Continue Reading →
Welcome Laurel Weijer To The Educational Advocates Team
Laurel Weijer is an experienced teacher, counselor and admissions professional who has worked in both [...] Continue Reading →
Welcome Haley Sherif to the Educational Advocates Team
Welcome Haley. Haley Sherif, our new office coordinator, graduated from Emerson College in 2016 with [...] Continue Reading →
Welcome Rachel Kaplan to the Educational Advocates Team
Welcome, Rachel. Rachel Kaplan joined the Educational Advocates team this month and will be working [...] Continue Reading →
Five Things Every College Should Teach
Students should consider a college that supports the development of writing and speaking skills. [...] Continue Reading →
College Cost: Seeking Merit Scholarships
The current state of the economy has left many college-bound students and their families more [...] Continue Reading →
Making the College Decisions: High School Senior FAQs
Between now and May 1, high school seniors must decide among their many college acceptances. [...] Continue Reading →
Ten Unique Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List
It’s that time of the year again, when we’re all trying to find the perfect [...] Continue Reading →
Results From College Survey on Admission Decision Factors
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) surveys college admissions counselors to determine the [...] Continue Reading →
College Road Trip: Georgetown, UVA, Wake Forest, and Notre Dame
Like many of you, our family recently visited four colleges in four different states, and [...] Continue Reading →
Which College Application Is Right for You?
The Common Application is the most widely used college application. When students envision [...] Continue Reading →
On Tour: Texas College Gems
Students at UT Austin benefit from the convergence of innovation and creativity. We [...] Continue Reading →
The Latest And Greatest Summer Reading Available At Wellesley Books
With summer approaching, it is the perfect time to select some summer reading books to [...] Continue Reading →
College Road Trip : Nine Upstate New York Colleges (In 5 Days!)
Rochester Institute of Technology has strengths in STEM fields and the arts. Educational [...] Continue Reading →
Admissions In The News…
Stay up-to-date on standardized testing and college admissions rates. ACT now offers free [...] Continue Reading →
