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Public School Vs. Private School: How to Decide

Top Tier Admissions

As you weigh your options, particularly between public school or private school, the decision becomes even more complicated as you factor in its potential impact on college admissions. The Lawrenceville School (NJ) emphasizes experiential learning through travel and outdoor programs.

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Florida In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition

BestColleges

Students can save money on college in Florida by attending an in-state school. Out-of-state tuition in Florida can be four times more expensive than the in-state rate. Florida has the cheapest average in-state tuition rate in the U.S., Online students may be able to pay in-state rates regardless of where they live.

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20 Best Public High Schools in New York State – 2024

College Transitions

From challenging academic programs to exceptional extracurricular activities, the best public schools in New York provide students with the foundation they need to succeed.

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My Daughter’s Adjustment to College Was Great, Until it Wasn’t

Grown & Flown

After 18 years of life at home, 12 years of public school, and 9 summers at sleepaway camp, my daughter was “doing the college thing” several states away…and she was doing it well. She settled into her classes, joined a sorority, and even figured out how to use her college meal plan card to get a Frappuccino at Starbucks.

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Georgia Will Not Fund AP African American Studies

BestColleges

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods apologized for the confusion caused by the back-and-forth decisions about whether or not the state would fund the AP course. After a series of back-and-forth decisions, Georgia will not fund Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies in its school systems.

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How to Get Into William & Mary: Acceptance Rate and Strategies

College Transitions

The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a mid-sized public school of 6,500 undergraduates. Founded in 1693, W&M is the second oldest institution in the United States and, today, is regularly ranked as one of the top 10 public universities in the country.

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Pros and Cons of Standardized Testing for College Admissions (SAT and ACT)?

Spark Admissions

Debates around standardized testing have been around for as long as standardized test scores have been part of education in the United States. Some argue that students undergo too much testing: by their high schools, by the state, for college admissions, etc.