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Researching Different Types of Higher Education

Elena Polin: June 24, 2024

Hi there! I'm Elena. If you’re anything like I was, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed by the college application process. I get it: it feels...

College Search and Discovery Students

4 min read

Finding a College That's a Good Fit for Your Academic Needs

Erin Barnes: June 18, 2024

Are you a strong swimmer or do you prefer to wade into shallow water where the bottom is visible and footing is certain? Most people expose...

College Admissions and Applications College Search and Discovery Students

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The Beginning Stages of Creating a College List: 6 Tips to Get Started

Erin Barnes: June 17, 2024

If you’re a student considering applying to college, you've probably been told by many people in your life to create a college list. But the question...

College Search and Discovery Students

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College and Career Planning Checklist for 11th Graders

Erin Barnes: June 10, 2024

Junior year of high school is a key point in the college planning process. Between preparing for standardized tests and keeping up with...

College Admissions and Applications College Search and Discovery Students

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Likely/Level/Reach: Create the Best College List for You

Elena Polin: June 07, 2024

Creating your college list can feel overwhelming (cue "brutal" by Olivia Rodrigo). I get it—I'm here to help! Once you know what kind of college...

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The Landscape of College Testing

Peter Van Buskirk: June 05, 2024

This is a transcription of a podcast episode from March 2021 where we sat down with Former Dean of Admission and Strategic Advisor to Scoir, Peter...

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Coalition's Summer Events for Students

Elena Polin: June 03, 2024

Want to plan ahead for senior year? Curious about the college admissions process and want a place to ask your questions? Sign up for these upcoming...

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4 min read

Interested in a Gap Year? Why It Might Be the Best Decision for You

Karen Miller: May 28, 2024

For many parents/guardians, it might be a daunting idea to let their student take a gap year off of school before leaving for college. Most parents...

College Admissions and Applications College Search and Discovery Students Parents and Guardians

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A Successful Strategy for Applying to College Scholarships

Julie Kampschroeder: May 22, 2024

By the summer between your junior and senior year of high school, you have likely figured out that every step of the college admissions process...

College Admissions and Applications Students

4 min read

The Best Ways to Get Out in Front of Learning Differences

Peter Van Buskirk: May 17, 2024

A critical element of your college application is your ability to bring clarity to the interpretation of your academic record. In other words, when...

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Scoir Blog

Students (3)

Researching Different Types of Higher Education

Finding a College That's a Good Fit for Your Academic Needs

The Beginning Stages of Creating a College List: 6 Tips to Get Started

College and Career Planning Checklist for 11th Graders

Likely/Level/Reach: Create the Best College List for You

The Landscape of College Testing

Coalition's Summer Events for Students

Interested in a Gap Year? Why It Might Be the Best Decision for You

A Successful Strategy for Applying to College Scholarships

The Best Ways to Get Out in Front of Learning Differences

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