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Applying for College

The process of applying to college can be nerve-wracking. Soothe that anxiety with some solid post-secondary advice for students and parents in metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and anywhere in southeast Michigan – and beyond.

Applying for College

Questions Potential College Students Should Ask Themselves

Pam Houghton -
These are the 11 questions potential college students should ask themselves before heading off — and what parents should consider, too.
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Applying for College

Applying for College Checklist for Students and Parents

Kristen J. Gough -
From coming up with the list to writing the essay, it can be a big puzzle. Discover some of the key pieces with this applying for college checklist.
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Applying for College

Should Your College-Bound Student Submit an SAT Score, Even If It’s Not Required?

Amanda Rahn -
Just when you thought college admissions couldn't get more confusing, you have to decide to include test scores or not. Here's what to consider.
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Applying for College

Top Alternative Skills Colleges Want in 2020

Amanda Rahn -
Test scores aren't the only thing colleges look for in potential students. Learn what alternative skills colleges want and how to give your student an edge.
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Preparing for College

SAT Prep Classes in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Megan Krueger -
High schoolers looking to get a leg-up on the test can sign up for SAT prep classes throughout Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw counties.
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Applying for College

Changes to ACT Test Allows Students to Selectively Retake Sections

Jessica Schrader -
No more needing to redo the entire test to try to improve just one area of your score. Here’s what you need to know about the most recent changes to the ACT test.
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Applying for College

6 Tips for Getting Into College – from a Detroit Kid Accepted to 45

Jessica Schrader -
This Detroit kid has been offered more than $600,000 in college scholarships. Here's how he did it and his tips for getting into college for high schoolers.
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Applying for College

College Admission Tips From a Top Industry Official

Kim Lifton -
What's the key to getting into the college of your choice? The president of the nation's college admission counseling association offers some key insights.
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Applying for College

College Admissions Tips for Michigan State University

Kim Lifton -
Interested in this East Lansing college? John Ambrose, who heads up admissions here, offers college admissions tips for Michigan State University.
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Applying for College

Using the College Common Application to Apply for College

Amanda Rahn -
The college common application can streamline the process for students – but there are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind. Read on for the details.
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Applying for College

How to Write an Attention-Grabbing College Essay

Kim Lifton -
It's a part of the application process that can prompt plenty of anxiety. Here, we debunk four myths and show how to nail that attention-grabbing college essay.
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Applying for College

Insider Tips and Advice for College Bound Students

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
Counselors and college admissions representatives in southeast Michigan share tips for families to help in mastering the college application process.
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