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Getting started on college applications
As seniors start heading back to school, if they haven’t already done so, thoughts should begin to turn to next Fall and applying to college. Yes, the time has come to start working on those...
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Dealing with harassment in college
Tyler Clementi, the young man who apparently committed suicide after he discovered that his roommate had been live streaming an alleged gay encounter between him and another man, was a student at...
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It's time again for the National College Fair
Every Fall, admissions representatives from hundreds of colleges in the United States, and a variety of other countries, come to Seattle to meet with students and share information about their...
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Gifts for the college bound student
The tree in downtown Seattle has been lit; the stores are bustling with people; we even had an early snow to make it get us in the mood. Still, finding that perfect gift can be challenging. If you...
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Juniors, it’s time to start thinking about applying to college
It may be winter in Seattle and applying to college may seem a long way off, but it’s going to get here faster than you think. It also takes longer than you’ve probably imagined. ...
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Why didn’t I get into the University of Washington
This question is being asked by quite a few students at the moment. While you may never know the exact answer, there tend to be three main factors that UW-Seattle, and many other universities, weigh...
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UW offers 'Digital Preview Days' for prospective students
As the May 1st deadline quickly approaches, soon-to-be college students everywhere are trying to decide which college to say "yes" to. Our own UW- Seattle is doing something new to make that college...
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It's not too late to apply to college
If you’re still looking for a college to attend in the Fall, you’re in luck. This week, NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) published its annual Space Availability Survey...
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Things you can do to help prepare your student for college life
As high school students all over Seattle prepare to graduate, the time to prepare them for college is quickly slipping away. Even so, there are still a few things you can teach them. They may not be...
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Local college graduations showcase a variety of commencement speakers
It's May. That means colleges throughout the Seattle area are preparing to celebrate and bid farewell to the Class of 2012. Part of that celebration includes the choice of a commencement speaker whose...
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Graduation gifts that are as unique as your grad
High school graduation season has come to Seattle and with it comes the perennial question of what gift to give your grad. There’s always money, but why not consider something a little outside of the...
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More cool graduation gifts for high school grads
When it comes to graduation gifts, most people default to the obvious choice of cash or gift cards. As appreciated as those gifts are, it’s also fun to receive gifts that are a bit out of...
View ArticleCollegeBoard to offer summer SAT to gifted students
Yesterday, the NY Times ran an article about CollegeBoard's plan to offer an official SAT at the Summer Institute for the Gifted being held at Amherst College. CollegeBoard's decision to break with...
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Now's the time to start working on your college application essay
Your essay is one of the most parts of your college application. It is your chance to help colleges get to know something about you that they can’t find anywhere else on your application. Because of...
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What your extracurricular activities tell a college about you
College admissions people know what it takes to be successful on their campus. While good grades and challenging classes in high school are a big piece, they're not the whole story. Colleges look for...
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Five things every college freshman should know
College freshmen often find things to be different than they had expected. That can make for a tough transition, but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are a few things you should know that...
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Excellent resources for students who are applying to college
Right now, seniors everywhere are starting to apply to college. For students who may be the first person in their family to go to college, it can be especially challenging. The experience of filling...
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Hints to help you meet application deadlines (Video)
As many students discover too late, there can be quite a bit more to meeting a college application deadline than hitting "submit" five minutes before midnight. Here are some steps you can take to...
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Use your holiday break to help yourself get into college (Video)
Here are a few suggestions of ways you can use some of your vacation time to improve your chances of being admitted to the colleges you may be considering.Read. Most people will tell you that the...
View ArticleNew Year’s resolutions for juniors who will be applying to college in the...
College applications may seem far away right now, but the time to work on them will be here before you know it. The resolutions below could help make the college application process much less...
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