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Photo Credit: ThaiEmbassy.com As I present to various groups around the country, I am frequently asked a few of the same questions....

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The example above shows the Common Application Activities section, which offers 10 spots for a student to fill in. Does this mean every...

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