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Taking a Gap Year May Enhance Your College Experience

May 17, 2013

by Carly Gerber So you’re a high school senior who has worked hard to maintain the impressive grades and variety of extracurriculars that earned you multiple college offers. But before you purchase those extra-long twin sheets and start choosing fall classes, consider how a gap year could positively impact your future. According to the Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research [...]

Choosing the Right Classes in High School

May 16, 2013

by Katlyn Clark I recently wrote about the right way to register for college classes but for those of you still in high school, let’s talk about your course selection strategy. The classes you take in high school play a big role in the college admissions process so here are some tips to help you choose the right ones. Consult your counselor. When deciding what classes to take, get your [...]

California Universities Instate College Graduation Fees

May 15, 2013

by Suada Kolovic In the coming weeks, college seniors across the country will take their first steps towards new beginnings with their diplomas in hand…that is, of course, if they pay the recently instated college graduation fees. According to a recent report, more than half the schools in the California State University system are charging a graduation fee that students are required to pay [...]