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6 Relevant Internet Sites for College-Bound Students (and their parents)

By Trish Portnoy | Published September 9, 2015

Naviance Naviance is a multi-faceted education planning, application management, web-based platform used by guidance counselors, teachers, students and parents.  To […]

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Colleges Accept Students Who Are Active Participants In Life, Not Couch Potatoes!

By Trish Portnoy | Published August 27, 2015

Ideally, this guidance, as well as all other college planning advice, must be given to students before they step foot […]

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The College Essay in 650 Words or Less

By Trish Portnoy | Published August 24, 2015

You should be jumping with joy for this opportunity to differentiate yourself, articulate your own personal style, and bring life […]

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How did Georgetown expect her to pay $67k a year?

By Trish Portnoy | Published August 18, 2015

Kacie Candela chooses the “Right Fit” college instead of being awestruck by name-brand college recognition and publicized rankings.  Selecting the right college […]

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Learning More About Colleges: Painting a Picture with Data

By Trish Portnoy | Published August 17, 2015

College Navigator is one of my favorite websites (as you already know) for accessing college-related data.  The information is collected […]

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It’s Still Summer…But What Can I Do to Get Ready for Senior Year?

By Trish Portnoy | Published August 13, 2015

It’s mid-August and many teens are experiencing anxiety from the mere thought of returning to school, but none more than […]

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More Guidance, Less Information…I am overwhelmed by my choices!

By Trish Portnoy | Published August 10, 2015

As a high school student or the parent of one, you should take some time to acquaint yourself with the […]

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