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How to Create a Better College List

Let’s talk about how to create a better college list. The traditional method would be to use a college search spreadsheet template like the one I offer on my Resources page, start listing “known” colleges and then add to the list by using one of the big college search websites. Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 4 years4 years ago
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College Search: When Do GPA & Test Scores Matter Most?

In the college search process, when do GPA and test scores matter most? I believe there are two places where GPA and ACT or SAT scores matter most – determining the student’s college list and qualifying for merit scholarships. Overall in college admissions, the better your student’s GPA and test Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 5 years5 years ago
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Creating Your College List

Some of you who have found my website will be at the very beginning of the college search process.  You will be looking for help on where to start.  I provide articles and resources to help with that, but I don’t expect that you will stop there.  There is so Read more…

By Wendy Nelson, 8 years ago
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