Understanding Financial Aid
If you’ve been researching schools, you’ve surely discovered by now that the college price tag isn’t cheap. Fortunately, there are many different types of financial...More
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Prepare for Standardized Testing
Note: Many schools, including Bentley University, are not requiring standardized tests through Fall 2025. For many high school students, required college entrance exams — also...More
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Common Myths About Early Decision — Debunked
If you’ve found a college you love that’s a good fit for you academically, socially and geographically, you may be considering applying for early decision...More
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How to Build a Solid College List
It’s daunting to think about all the choices and opportunities out there when it comes to finding the right school. That’s why we recommend starting...More
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Searching for Scholarships
With $3 billion in private scholarships available to prospective college students each year, finding the money to pay for your dream school is easier than...More
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Your Dream School is Test Optional: What Does that Mean?
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in cancelled test dates or limited seating for the SAT and ACT, prompting a number of colleges and universities to temporarily...More
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5 Things You Should Ask on Every College Tour
Touring a college campus is one of the most important parts of the college decision-making process. It’s your best chance to talk with current students...More
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How to Build a Student Résumé
The college application process is competitive, and a résumé is a great way for you to showcase your experience and achievements to an admission counselor....More
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How to Ace a College Interview
If your dream school has an option for an admission interview– take it! (Some even require an interview.) An in-person or virtual interview provides another...More
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Getting Recruited as an Athlete to Play Collegiate Sports
If you’re a high school athlete, maybe it’s been your dream to someday play sports at the next level — after all those practices, scrimmages...More
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Deciding When to Apply to College
For some high school students deciding where to apply to college is stressful enough, but what about when to apply? Many colleges offer various application...More
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Getting the Most Out of College Fairs
There are many ways to explore colleges, but one of the best ways is to attend a college fair. It’s a terrific opportunity to learn...More
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The Dos and Dont’s of Writing a College Essay
College admission officers read thousands of essays from prospective students, so it’s important to write something that stands out from the crowd. This is your...More
4652 0Searching for Scholarships
With $3 billion in private scholarships available to prospective college students each year, finding the money to pay for your dream school is easier than...More
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Prepare for Standardized Testing
Note: Many schools, including Bentley University, are not requiring standardized tests for the 2023 year. For many high school students, required college entrance exams —...More
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Why Visiting a College is so Important
One of the most important things about choosing a college or a university is finding the right fit, and it’s hard to do this without...More
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How to Get an A+ Letter of Recommendation
A key part of your college application is letters of recommendation from trusted individuals who can speak to your character, work ethic and intangibles. It...More
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How to get an A+ Letter of Recommendation
What are you passionate about? Have you faced a personal struggle that transformed you? Beyond your personal essay, a letter of recommendation serves an important...More
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Inside Scoop: What a Real Admissions Counselor Says About the College Application Process
The college application review process is still a mystery to most high school students. They spend years studying, earning good grades, and participating in extracurricular...More
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The Top 8 Dos and Don’ts You Should Know Before Your Next College Interview
As you’re building your college list and visiting schools, you may notice that some institutions offer interviews. Admission interviews can be required, encouraged, or optional;...More
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4 Tips for the College Applicant
The college application process might seem complicated, but it’s not impossible. The secret to meeting the requirements and deadlines for all the schools on your...More
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The College Search: Top 5 Pitfalls
Ahh, it’s the summer before senior year, and all you have to do is hang with your friends and relax, right? Not exactly . ....More
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Applying for Financial Aid: Tips from the Experts
More than 70 percent of Bentley students receive some form of financial aid each year. Find out what Lauren Sullivan, Director of Financial Assistance, says...More
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A Guide to College Letters of Recommendation
Part of the college application process is getting letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors or other important adults in your life. Each college has different...More
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3 Common College Roommate Questions
Living with another person can feel weird. Here are questions students ask about finding a roommate and building a great relationship. Forget living away from...More
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How to Ace Your College Interview
The college interview is just a different type of meeting that requires a little more planning and care....More
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5 Essential Questions You Should Ask Your College Tour Guide
A tour of a college campus may be the most eye-opening part of researching where you'd like to study....More
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When Is the Right Time to Start Visiting Colleges?
When you're planning a campus tour, it's important to get everything right. Not only are you likely traveling a long way to look over the...More
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Your College Application Checklist
There are many steps to the college application process, but they’re easy to do if you break them down. Have you created your college application...More
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