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Why the ACT still matters: Facts and FAQ’s
I don’t want to waste your time, so let me state some facts, answer a few common questions, and let you - the parent - make the right decision for...
Prospective College Student Athletes: What is the difference between Head Count and Equivalency Sports when it comes to NCAA athletic aid?
by Stephanie Barth, Student Athlete Coach at OnCampus, former college athlete and college coach, and parent of three Division 1 athletes Did you...
Get the Ball Rolling on the Student Athlete Recruitment Process
Most athletes think the athletic recruiting process is just like the movies: I show up at a tournament or national ID camp, a college coach...
4 keys to a more productive, less stressful college search process
The college search process can be fun and exciting. It can teach you a lot about yourself and what’s important to you. But for many high-school...
F Words for 2020
Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any more F words thrown at it, here are three more: Flip, Flop, Forward. I’ll explain in a bit, so keep...
Teens Can Use LinkedIn To Find Careers and Colleges
Get our free LinkedIn Training Video! Keep reading if you want to learn how high school students can use LinkedIn for career and college research....
Paying for College is a Tough Topic For Teens and Parents
Paying for college and who pays for what and when is among the most challenging topics between teens and parents. In your family, does everyone...
6 Great (and Free!) College Websites Plus Tips for Better College Research
When it comes to researching colleges online, a word of caution. Much of what you find when you start typing words into Google is going to be junk,...
7.5 College Essay Tips To Tell Your Story Well
In 2020, more than ever before, your college essay matters. The college essay is 4th on the list of the things colleges look for in applicants, in...