The College Unraveled Blog
Touring prospective colleges is a rite of passage for many families and an important part of the college admission process. Here are some tips to help parents plan a successful college visit trip.
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Be selective.
Less is actually more when it comes to college visits; visiting twenty colleges (or ...
Are you worried about finding an affordable college for your child? As part of our #MondayMemories campaign, I'm sharing memories about the early days of Clark College Funding and how we've evolved into Clark College Consulting to help families plan for college. In this video, I'll walk you through ...
Colleges continue to increase the use of waitlists in order to manage their enrollment. Formerly, the wait list served as a safety net for colleges, assuring them of extra candidates if the number of students who accepted their offer of admission fell below their expectations. Now, however, colleges...
The leap from high school to college education is a momentous time for any student. While the stakes are certainly higher, college is your path to the career you want to pursue; a future lived on your terms. A complete education is worth the challenges, but for many students and families, those chal...
If you’ve applied for financial aid and filed all the paperwork by the appropriate deadline, an award letter outlining a college’s offer of financial assistance should arrive close on the heels of your notification of acceptance. Here’s a guide to understanding what that package really means.
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College life is an exciting prospect for students. They’re getting a taste of the world beyond high school as they prepare for the rest of their lives. It is equally challenging and rewarding and can be a life-changing experience. The prospect can also be overwhelming—students may have to manage mor...
As our world becomes more connected through technology and the global marketplace, the demand for workers possessing degrees in International Business is growing rapidly. Many domestic corporations are currently establishing offices overseas, and they need culturally competent and well-trained busin...
College is an amazing experience for young adults, transformative and rewarding in a way few other experiences can match. It can also be expensive and overwhelming, which may be intimidating to new students or create struggles for existing students trying to push through to success. While college is...
There’s no substitute for visiting a college and spending time on campus to tell you whether a particular college is right for you. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your campus visits.
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Talk to students besides the tour guide.
Although it may be tough to strike up a conversatio...
Teachers today face significant career demands. These professionals must balance various educational needs and learning styles while they work in order to incorporate education in an evolving teaching environment.
An education major can lead to various career paths, from classroom teachers and admi...
Applying to college can be a stressful and overwhelming process for both students and their families. However, with so much competition for admission to top colleges and universities, creating a standout college application that showcases your unique strengths and accomplishments is esse
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Would you rather be a big fish in a small pond or a little fish in a big pond? As you start your college search, this is an important question for both students and parents to consider.
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Many people assume that it’s better to attend the most selective college possible, even if your high school gr...
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