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What Is The GMAT And How Do You Take It?
The GMAT, or Graduate Management Admissions Test, is the most commonly taken test for admissions into MBA and other graduate Business programs. Test scores, work experience, and essays are the most important factors for admission into most MBA programs.
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip The College Visit
A panel of college admissions representatives recently explained why it is important to see a prospective student's interest in their school, and the specific ways they expect students to "demonstrate" that interest. At the end of the session, a high school counselor asked: "Why should students jump through yet another hoop to prove they want to attend your college?"
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7 Ways To Write A Better Essay
It may seem hard to write on command, but this guide will give you the tools to churn out a fascinating essay with ease. *** Regardless of how experienced a writer may […]
5 Key Leadership Skills Students Learn From Class Presentations
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5 Key Leadership Skills Students Learn From Class Presentations
Teaching — not to mention learning — leadership skills can be tough. Rigid curricular material and high-stakes testing often take precedence over opportunities to help kids develop the abilities that will help […]
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"The Essays Were Amongst The Best Our Sons' Teachers Ever Read."
As an experienced tutor for 11th and 12th grade students, Marguerita Merrick is well versed in the dos and don'ts of college essay writing. She has helped countless students gain admissions to their schools of choice, and always seeks to make the college application process more enjoyable for her students.
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5 Tech Tools That Help Improve Reading Comprehension
Students who are struggling to understand and remember what they've read - whether or not they have learning disabilities - can use these great tools to hear, map, annotate, and see their books, stories, and other assignments in new ways.
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6 Cost-Savers To Make Paying For College Easier
With college costs on the rise, families are getting creative about how to pay less while still ensuring that their children get a top-notch education. Here are six clever ways that you can cut costs and make higher education more affordable.
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8 Questions That Will Stump Your College Tour Guide
After going on a few college tours, you may start feeling as if things are a bit scripted. Ask these questions to get the most out of your visits, and to determine whether a particular school is the right fit.
When I talk to students about the college application process, many tell me that what they dread most is penning the personal statement. They say they're unsure of which aspects of their lives count as "interesting enough," and feel uncertain about their ability to tell their own stories in a compelling way.
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"What Anna Taught Was More Than Just Concepts and Equations."
Anna Gazumyan-Silverman has been tutoring for over a decade, so she knows a thing or two about mastering standardized exams. For one recent GRE student, Anna's tips for maximizing time made all the difference.
How Many College Applications Are Too Many?
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How Many College Applications Are Too Many?
Uncertainty surrounding college admissions causes many applicants to apply more schools than are necessary. Seeking safety in numbers, they play the college admissions version of the lottery, hoping that the more applications they put into the universe, the more likely they are to get accepted.
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5 Questions To Ask On Your College Visit
Asking the right question on your college tour may lead you to finding the perfect fit for you. Easily the most exciting aspect of the college application process (aside from the acceptance […]