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College Interviews

Plan the Path’s Guide to College Interviews As part of the college admissions process, some colleges may request you to arrange an interview. The…

The September Newsletter

In the latest issue of our newsletter we continue to cover subjects of interest to both college and high school students, as well as parents. Our…

College News, College Planning

No Job, No Education?

“Tying health care to employment was arguably one of the greatest failures of public policy in U.S. history. We should learn from this experience…

College Guides

Essential Student Apps

Plan the Path’s Guide to Essential Student Apps The prevalence of smartphones presents college students with a quandary: in the midst of the analytical…

College Guides

Essential Dorm Room Items

Essential Dorm Room Items Furnishing a new dorm room can be affordable, enjoyable, and uncomplicated, and making sure you stock up on a few…

College Essays

There’s an App For That!

As application season approaches, students are thankful that they won’t need to fill out a new and separate application for each school to which…

College Planning

Money Talks

Despite the obvious discomfort surrounding discussions about money, this summer provides a natural opportunity for students and their families to begin talking about the…

The Summer Newsletter

In the latest issue of our newsletter we continue to cover subjects of interest to students involved in the college search—and those getting ready to begin…

College Essays

Get a Jump on Fall

For rising seniors, the thought of beginning the college application process during the summer seems unnecessary at best, and perhaps overwhelming. Rather than being…

College Planning

Beyond the Grades

If students have not already put together a résumé of activities, summer or after-school employment, plus athletic and academic achievements, now is a good…

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