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St. Mary’s is a small (4257) Catholic college tucked into lush, rolling hills (with deer and bunnies all around) about 20 minutes east of San Francisco. In the Lasallian tradition, St. Mary’s is focused on “leading an examined life” and … Continued
Do what you love with your free time – there is no magic formula for the “best” extracurriculars. Spend time participating in extracurricular activities that appeal to you. Your choices may be different than what your friends and peers have … Continued
For students, learning how to manage time between academics & extracurriculars takes practice and discipline. With eight hours of “seat-time” a day, piling on extracurriculars may be difficult for some students to handle. Participate in an appropriate amount of outside … Continued
File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after January 1st of your senior year (even if you think you won’t qualify). Submit your FAFSA application whether you think you’ll be eligible or not for financial assistance – for … Continued
Parents aren’t aware of how much the college admissions process has changed in the past 20-30 years. More students than ever are seeking college educations making the ever-changing process overly competitive & complicated. Multiple testing agencies, myriad academic choices and … Continued
Beloit College is a small college (1300 students) located in Beloit, Wisconsin which was once described as a microcosm of America with its mix of races and economic brackets. Officially their mascot is the Buccaneer though over the years they’ve … Continued
Have a heart to heart with yourself & take time for plenty of introspection during the college search, especially early on. What do you want out of college? Set aside some hours to research and really think about your college … Continued
Actively engaged high school students are perceived well in the world of college admissions. Being recognized as a qualified college applicant takes more than a high academic profile. Colleges seek students who can balance their interests with their academic loads. … Continued
Whether your student applies to public or private schools, they’d be wise to at least consider a wide variety of school “types.” Our best advice for the preliminary search: keep your mind as open as possible, for as long as … Continued
Humboldt State University is a hidden jewel in California, a medium sized (roughly 7000) public university located in Arcata, a fairly isolated area, an hour south of the Oregon/California border, along the rugged coastline. You could really study anything at … Continued