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The Balancing Act of Senior Year: A Checklist For Keeping on Track

Posted on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 11:46

John Carpenter is the author of Going Geek: What Every Smart Kid (and Every Smart Parent) Should Know About College Admissions and a monthly guest blogger for us here at College Admission. Today, John looks at the balancing, juggling, ring of fire, joyous act that is senior year. Read on to learn how students can enjoy the beginning of senior year and, with a checklist in hand, seize the day.

Classes are going full steam ahead, you’re getting used to your new schedule, you’re discovering ideas and people you hadn’t noticed before--yep, you’re a senior. You’re in your last year of high school. Very cool.

Now It's Up to You: Choosing Your College

Posted on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 12:11

It's decision time. For some of you -- those with a clear first-choice or an early admission -- your choice of which college to attend may be straightforward. For others -- those with no clear first-choice and multiple admission letters -- choosing will require further thought.