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How do I find the right colleges, and where do we start?

How do I find the right colleges, and where do we start?

Simple Solutions to Important Questions The college search can be daunting, with an overwheling array of options and no clear start line. The graphic below shows you how to take two simple but powerful steps on the way to the University of You, and...

How do college applications work?

How do college applications work?

Here's a condensed version of episode 23 on the Tom Talks College podcast with the graphic I referenced.  Hey, Juniors This is the first in a series called "Hey, Juniors," and the goal is simple: respond to your most common and most important...

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