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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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...More
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The College Search: Top 5 Pitfalls
By Clare Gallogly, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bentley University Ahh, it’s the summer before senior year, and all you have to do is hang...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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Where You Should Search for College Scholarships
There is an estimated $3 billion in private scholarship funds out there for students going to college, according to U.S. News & World Report....More
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How to Get an A+ Letter of Recommendation
By Kristen Gallant, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bentley University A key part of your college application is letters of recommendation from trusted individuals who...More
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The Top 8 Dos and Don’ts You Should Know Before Your Next College Interview
By Clare Gallogly, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bentley University As you’re building your college list and visiting schools, you may notice that some institutions offer...More
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What You Need to Know About the New FAFSA
Prospective college students starting school in the fall of 2019 should be aware of two changes to the nationwide financial aid form. The Free Application...More
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4 Tips for the College Applicant
By Clare Gallogly, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bentley University The college application process might seem complicated, but it’s not impossible. The secret to meeting the...More
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Preparing for College? These Apps Can Help You Stay Organized
There are a lot of tasks involved in getting ready for college, whether you’re just starting to research schools or are ready to pack up...More
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5 Things You Should Ask on Every College Tour
By Kristen Gallant, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bentley University Touring a college campus is one of the most important parts of the college...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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7 Things You Need to Know Before Applying to College
Figure out what factors are most important to you before choosing where you will apply Selecting a college or university isn’t quite as simple as...More
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Los Angeles to Boston: My First Year in New England
By Naomi Vakharia ’20 “No way! You’re from Cali?” is something I hear almost every time I introduce myself and my home state at...More
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Career Communities Program Gives Students Head Start in Career Planning
Bentley’s Career Services office was recently named No. 1 in the country by the Princeton Review. One of the reasons for this respect is the...More
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Why I Chose My Major Before I Stepped Foot on Campus
By Amanda McCormick ’17 Choosing where to go to college is no easy task. For me, this process began sophomore year of high school, and...More
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How Health Care and Business Intersect at Bentley University
By Stephanie Hall ’17 Some kids know growing up just what they want to be. People work and train their whole young adult lives to...More
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Freshmen: Feeling a Little Lost? It’s Normal.
By Jaclyn Leduc I cannot begin to tell you how many different dreams and aspirations I had growing up. I wanted to be a police...More
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Understanding the Different Types of College Applications
By Nicole Kelman, Associate Director of Admissions, Bentley University The college application process can be confusing. The most difficult step is choosing the right fit...More
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4 Tips For the College Applicant
By Nicole Kelman, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission at Bentley University It’s never been more complicated applying to college, with extensive applications and lengthy college lists....More
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What I Wish I Had Known When I Started at Bentley
Four years ago, I was counting down the weeks to move-in day at Bentley University, completely unsure of what to expect. In a desperate attempt...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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21 Reasons to Attend a College Open House
You have Google, websites, college rankings—so why take the time to attend a college open house? In a word: experience. “Your responsibility is to find...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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127 Things to Bring to College
The ultimate college packing list for all your dorm room essentials. Need to know what to bring to college? Use this checklist to help organize...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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Getting to College: Your Guide for Acing the SAT and ACT
College entrance exams and standardized tests can be an important component to gaining acceptance to your dream college....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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15 Tips for Adjusting to College Life
If you're a soon-to-be freshman, or you've been looking for pointers to help you get through your first few weeks at school, here are 15...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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What Does It All Mean?
As we gear up to release our Early Action decisions, we know that our decisions will be met with mixed emotions: excitement, disappointment, and even...More
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5 Things to Do Before Talking to Your Guidance Counselor About College
It may not seem like it right now, but selecting a college is often considered one of your most important life choices....More
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