How We Look at Your Transcript
As many of you are sending in your final application documents, I would like to answer some of your many questions about the application review process, starting with the transcripts. So many high...
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The weather is warmer, the sun is setting later, and spring is on its way… and so is the First-Year Freshman Deadline! There are only a few days left. So if you haven’t done so already, but would like...
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I’ve Been Admitted to College – Now What?!
You’re a senior in high school finishing up your last months of school. You sent out multiple applications to various colleges and universities and all of your decisions have slowly trickled in the...
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Come See UMass Boston at the Boston National College Fair
Did you know that Dev, Taking Back Sunday, Moufy, and Kiley Evans will be performing for our students on May 9? Did you know that a brand new Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy will be opening up...
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What Makes a College Letter of Recommendation Great
Being out on the road I have the opportunity to visit my hometown and catch up with old friends. I had the pleasure of staying with some friends of mine, one of whom is a high school guidance...
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White Dresses
So after waiting for several years, my boyfriend recently popped the big question. And it is amazing how people respond when you share the news of your engagement. Apparently the most popular...
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Don’t Wait Till College
I was checking out at the grocery store last night when I heard the customer in front of me chatting with the sales associate. Clearly, the two were familiar with each other, as the older woman asked...
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Why You Should Be (e)Professional When Applying to Colleges
As you start to get to the phase of your college search where you are joining mailing lists to receive more information, or creating a Common Application, it is important to be professional. What do I...
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Beat the Rush: Apply Now
Black Friday: I think it is the most ridiculous thing to wait in line for hours to access a store that literally will continue to have sales until the holiday season is well over. But some people love...
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Dashing through the Snow…
The holidays finally feel like they are here. Not because of the holiday shopping, or because of the decorative lights going up on trees and houses in the neighborhood. No, that wasn’t it. It felt...
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