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Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania - Exploring College Options

4/29/2018

Exploring College Options will be visiting the Los Angeles area during May. This is an opportunity to attend an evening of presentations from each of these universities, learn what they look for in their applicants, what distinctive programs they offer, and lots of other college-related information. Sign up in advance as these presentations often fill up.
www.exploringcollegeoptions.org

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Trying to Make Sense of Your Financial Aid Awards?

4/17/2018

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Some financial aid letters can be difficult to understand. Here are some helpful tips to compare your financial aid among the colleges to which you have been admitted.
www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2017-04-12/5-numbers-to-check-to-compare-financial-aid-awards

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Agonizing Over a College Decision

4/13/2018

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Many high school seniors are trying to decide which college to attend. Making this decision can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially now that students are probably on waiting lists as well. This article may help put everything into its proper perspective.
www.forbes.com/sites/willarddix/2018/04/10/how-to-make-april-less-cruel-for-students-admitted-to-college/#a37d11c5e7b5

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Flagship Universities and Out-of-State Students

4/5/2018

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Here is an interesting article about public flagship universities and their percentage of out-of-state students. Those of us in California know that many of our students opt for schools like Indiana University, University of Oregon, University of Colorado, Boulder, and others.
www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2018/03/29/flagships-go-national-at-u-michigan-nearly-half-of-students-now-from-out-of-state/?utm_term=.4540c7e77cde