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The Transition to College: What to Expect

SSA Online College Prep

For many students, college is a rite of passage into the onset of adulthood which ought to be a time of focus on the major life transition. The anxiety about transitioning can add to this as well. Most schools don’t require a major declaration until the end of sophomore year, and minors can usually be declared at any time.

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First Impressions of Digital SAT

Admissions.Blog

You’ve likely heard that College Board is shifting the SAT to a digital format, and the transition has already begun. Transitioning from a paper-and-pencil test to a fully digital version has been a monumental undertaking for College Board, but several pilot sessions helped them work out the kinks and refine the process,” she said. ”A

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Maryland HBCU Offers Incarcerated Students College Degrees

BestColleges

We want everyone to know that our students [at Jessup Correctional Institution] are not subject to any special accommodations. As Jackson explained, HBCUs, like Bowie State, have a responsibility to work toward advancing minority and historically excluded communities. This responsibility includes people in prison.

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Dear Trans, Nonbinary, Genderfluid, and Genderqueer Friends (and their loved ones, parents, allies, and advocates), I see you. I hear you. I am here for you.

Admissions Mom

And I think you should consider being open about it in your application — especially if you’re trans and planning to transition while in college — using the additional information section to explain your situation, whether you’ve already transitioned, for the most part, are in the process, or are planning to in the future.

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Tips and Examples for UT-Austin “Please share background on events or special circumstances that you feel may have impacted your high school academic performance, including COVID-19.”

Tex Admissions

I understand that what may appear like a minor setback or inconvenience to an outsider seem significant or life-altering to you. Complete my questionnaire for a free consultation Discussing ADHD and receiving testing accommodations on the SAT and ACT These are very delicate topics that should be considered conscientiously.

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How to Ace Medical School Interviews (Questions Included)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

If the faculty and school staff like being around you, they’ll overlook minor missteps. Once you confirm your interview date, book your travel and accommodations as soon as possible to lock in the best available prices. In high school… [describes science experiences and transitions to interest in medicine].

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These States Offer College Scholarships, Financial Aid to Former Foster Youth

BestColleges

The system is not designed to accommodate these students. You may also qualify if you were adopted from the Maine foster care system and an adoptive parent received a subsidy from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), or if you were a minor ward of a permanency guardian that received a subsidy from DHHS.