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Beyond books: Helpful services you’ll find at CSU’s Morgan Library

Colorado State University

One of the things that really levels up when you go from high school to college is the library. At Colorado State, the William E. Morgan Library is four massive floors of books, technology, study and reflection rooms, cozy seating, and enough knowledge and specialty assistance to blow your mind. Here are just five (of many!) unexpected services you’ll find when you walk in the door. #1.

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Vanderbilt Announces Free Tuition for Students Whose Families Make $150K or Less

BestColleges

Vanderbilt said families making between $125,000 and $150,000 typically receive a median award of about $70,000 annually in financial aid. Families making more than $150,000 can still receive financial aid. BestColleges found over 75 colleges and universities nationwide offer free tuition for qualifying students. Vanderbilt University is joining the growing list of elite colleges and universities promising free tuition to students from families making under a certain yearly wage.

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Things to love about going to college

Colorado State University

Envisioning your life in college can feel like you are opening a window of endless excitement. Finding a student organization and taking fascinating classes will certainly add a splash of color to your life. With all this fun and excitement, there are so many things to love about going to college. Here are five to get you started! You can thank us later. #1.

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20 Colleges with the Happiest Students

College Transitions

The modern university is an incredibly complex institution with many factors affecting the experience of students who attend it. This makes attempts to find a “happiness quotient” universally describing every student’s college experience seem more than a little foolish.

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How to Get Into Medical School After You’ve Been Rejected

Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

Many students believe that to be a competitive medical school applicant you need to: Do well in your courses, Do well on your MCAT. Take full course Shadow multiple physicians Engage in research. Serve regularly in meaningful ways in your community. Gain hands-on patient care experiences Obtain glowing letters of recommendations Completed applications and essays If it were that easy to be accepted, then everyone who applied would be accepted into medical school.

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Best Accelerated Bachelor’s Degrees Online – 2024

College Transitions

Perhaps you’re interested in the benefits of earning a bachelor’s degree, but less interested in the part where you live on a college campus and attend in-person classes. Or maybe you’d like to graduate in 3-years to maximize efficiency while making your way into the job market.

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74% Increase in Website Leads for Beauty School

Enrollment Management

I really wasn’t looking for a marketing company…realizing your company’s expertise I saw the bigger picture of what you guys could do for us. So, it kinda seemed like a no brainer. JEFF DEMAREE Online Lead Generation Director , Cosmetology & Spa Academy Cosmetology & Spa Academy Founded in 1980 by acclaimed hair stylist and salon owner Ned Halimi, Cosmetology & Spa Academy has since grown to four campuses in Illinois and offers programs in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and

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What to Do if You've Been Waitlisted by Duke 2024

The Koppelman Group

There are a lot of great things about Duke. The so-called “Southern Ivy” is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Duke is part of the North Carolina Research Triangle along with North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Plus, have you seen their basketball team? However, one way that Duke is not super awesome is how secretive they are around their waitlist.

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How to Become a Dental Hygienist

College Transitions

Do you want to earn a degree fairly quickly and enter a clear career path? Are you interested in dentistry, but want low student debt? Are you a “people person” who has excellent communication skills, but also wants to learn technical skills?

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Campus Visit Notes: Macalester College

Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota Type of Institution: private liberal arts college Size: 2,100 students Admissions Advice: Macalester has become increasingly selective over the past few years, with an admission rate hovering around 30%. The representatives I spoke to indicated that Early Action gives a student an advantage in the review, which is something I’ve seen play out with my own students as well.

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Weekly Update: February 13

DC College Counseling

Happy (early) Valentine’s Day! If you’re interested in learning about some college-specific Valentine’s traditions, don’t miss our post from last year: Schooled in Love: Fun Valentine's Day Facts From College Campuses BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK BROWN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HUNGER STRIKE TO PROTEST CONFLICT IN GAZA Campus debates and protests related to the war in Gaza continue.

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Bar Association Requires Law Schools to Adopt Free Speech Policy

BestColleges

U.S. law schools will soon be required to create policies to protect free speech and academic freedom. The American Bar Association passed the new requirement in early February. Both public and private institutions would need to institute the new policies if they aren't already. Law schools across the country, both public and private, must adopt free speech policies or risk losing their American Bar Association (ABA) accreditation.