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    Service: Great for your Community & for College Applications
    • Jun 15

    Service: Great for your Community & for College Applications

    Why is community service important for colleges? For many colleges, the reason community service is important is less about the total...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Use Your Summer Wisely
    • Apr 27

    Academic Tip of the Month – Use Your Summer Wisely

    Photo Credit: www.wfuv.org College admissions are getting more and more competitive with each passing year. Savvy students know that...
    Academic Tip of the Month – How to get the best letters of recommendation
    • Mar 18

    Academic Tip of the Month – How to get the best letters of recommendation

    By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor Photo Credit: Study.Com With the application season quickly approaching (faster than you think!) it...
    “Questions from our Readers” Brought to you by ArborBridge
    • Mar 17

    “Questions from our Readers” Brought to you by ArborBridge

    We thought this would be a great time to answer some common questions we receive from families just like yours. Q: When should an athlete...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Winter/Spring Counselor Checklist
    • Jan 24

    Academic Tip of the Month – Winter/Spring Counselor Checklist

    Here are critical items students in each grade level should follow through on: Grade 9 & 10 – Now is the perfect time to think about...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Find Your Fit
    • Dec 18, 2021

    Academic Tip of the Month – Find Your Fit

    Guest Post, Tony Brown, Vassar College Head Coach Vassar College, ACRA D2 National Champions 2021 Photo Credit: Dave Hague, Vassar...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Planning Ahead
    • Nov 23, 2021

    Academic Tip of the Month – Planning Ahead

    If you’re just starting your college exploration phase now (highly recommended for Grades 9 & 10 graders, and especially critical for...
    Academic Tip of the Month – College Financial Aid
    • Sep 21, 2021

    Academic Tip of the Month – College Financial Aid

    Seniors & senior families should attempt to apply for financial aid as early as possible in the calendar year (I recommend completing...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Fall Advisor Check In
    • Aug 31, 2021

    Academic Tip of the Month – Fall Advisor Check In

    Seniors: By now, you should already be well underway with your college applications. One of the most common mistakes I hear about are...
    Academic Tip of the Month – As a Student: BELONG
    • Aug 6, 2021

    Academic Tip of the Month – As a Student: BELONG

    By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor I always found my home on the playing field or the track, but I had friends who were artists,...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Summer Planning: Test Prep
    • Jul 3, 2021

    Academic Tip of the Month – Summer Planning: Test Prep

    Photo Credit: www.tutors-on-call.com As a prospective athlete, I know you have a lot on your plate. You’ve got classes, your practice and...
    Academic Tip of the Month – College Admissions
    • May 1, 2021

    Academic Tip of the Month – College Admissions

    College Admissions is NOT like how it is in the movies. 5 thoughts as I watched “To All the Boys, Always & Forever” If you’re like me,...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Email Control
    • Jan 4, 2021

    Academic Tip of the Month – Email Control

    Increase your chance of admission & recruitment with this ONE tip! This is the time of year where I do routine check-in meetings with all...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Webinars
    • Nov 30, 2020

    Academic Tip of the Month – Webinars

    The word of 2020 should be “Webinar”! We know you have probably had your fill of webinars these last few months, however, opportunities...
    Academic Tip of the Month – SQ3R Reading Method
    • Nov 2, 2020

    Academic Tip of the Month – SQ3R Reading Method

    By Rugger’s Edge Associate, Maggie Porter Do you ever struggle to stay focused while reading or have a hard time remembering what you...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Remote Learning Tips: Setting Yourself up for Success
    • Aug 31, 2020

    Academic Tip of the Month – Remote Learning Tips: Setting Yourself up for Success

    By Maggie Porter, RE Associate Are you returning to school online this fall? We’ve rounded up some tips and strategies to help you start...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Test-Blind vs. Test-Optional
    • Jul 4, 2020

    Academic Tip of the Month – Test-Blind vs. Test-Optional

    colleges adopting test-optional policies has some students breathing a sigh of relief. But before you completely scrap your SAT/ACT...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Testing Updates
    • May 4, 2020

    Academic Tip of the Month – Testing Updates

    Photo Credit: Arbor Bridge As I am sure you are well aware, there have been some MAJOR shifts in the standardized testing world from...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Rugger’s Edge Social Distancing To-Do List
    • Mar 31, 2020

    Academic Tip of the Month – Rugger’s Edge Social Distancing To-Do List

    Photo Credit: https://producthq.io/ With school closures and rugby seasons postponed indefinitely, everyone has a lot more time on their...
    Academic Tip of the Month – Follow the Money: Paying for College
    • Jan 1, 2020

    Academic Tip of the Month – Follow the Money: Paying for College

    As you and your family continue to search for your “Best Fit” college, no doubt the cost of each institution weighs heavily into that...
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