As one college counselor put it, "I actually hate this question because I want to believe that good people are doing good work..." However, the sad reality is that college scholarship scams are real. This week, our experts weigh in on the most common types of scholarship scams and the...

Grades, standardized test scores, personal statement, teacher recommendations - there are many different pieces to the college application puzzle. Do any of these components sway admissions officers more than the rest? This week our experts explain the most important aspects of the application.

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SAT. ACT. Six letters that every high school student dreads. But in the ever-changing landscape of college admissions, are standardized test scores still important? The short answer: yes. This week, our experts weigh in on just how important those scores are in comparison to the rest of your application.
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As if to make the application process even more complicated, some schools have recently added the option of creating a video essay. Will schools be impressed by your juggling skills or ability to recite Shakespearean monologues? Our experts weigh in on the best practices for video essays.

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College students being strapped for cash is no surprise, but it does beg the question of what jobs make the best fits for students? Should students make as much money as they can and graduate with as little debt as possible - or - take on internships or lower paying...

The cost of college is often considered to be some combination of tuition, room & board, textbooks, and a basic food plan. Inevitably though, a coffee here, a new shirt there, a lab fee for some goggles and a tablecloth-white jacket, and students are quickly finding themselves scrounging for some...

Every year high school students weigh the pros and cons of attending a large state university versus a small, intimate college experience. Our experts are happy to help build out those lists and share insights about what they've seen be the biggest benefits and challenges of each. Did you attend...

You've wanted to attend UCLA since you can remember -- the sun, the west coast, the beautiful campus -- it's everything you've dreamed of. Everyone tells you campus visits are the best way to see how well you'll fit at the campus, but that's the problem. You live in Florida...

With packing, loans, new textbooks, assigned readings, parties, and everything in between, there are an almost infinite number of things college freshman can overlook. The ability to avoid learning lessons the hard way is an essential skill for college survival (and career survival) so take these tips from admissions experts...

With every high school graduation ceremony that passes, there are more and more seniors moving on to the thought of life free from parental tyranny. OK, maybe it's not that bad, but either way, hear from the Unigo Expert Network on what students need to bring with them to college,...

We've witnessed many students and their families ecstatic to see their financial aid award offer arrive in the mail only to immediately go silent when they actually open it and see that it looks like a foreign language. Not to worry! Follow these tips to get the most out of...

Scholarship deadlines are approaching (some have even passed!) and whether you're a high school senior trying to get that last bit of financial cushion, or a junior looking to stockpile scholarship ammo, hear what the experts have to say on landing the most money.

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As the weather gets warmer and days get longer, it's all too easy for high school juniors to start experiencing symptoms of early on-set senioritis. We're all for having fun over the summer, but make a little time for these expert tips on how to use your break to get...

Financial aid can be a foreign language to many of us. When it comes back, is it final? Can you ask for more? What if your parents lose their job since you applied? Hear from the experts on what to do if your financial aid package isn't quite enough for...

The college search is back for round two. Months after students submitted their applications, they've all heard the verdicts and now it's time for them to pick the right school. With acceptance letters in hand, a college visit can make or break a student's decision to attend, so

High school seniors across the country will be receiving their college admissions letters this week, and with the dramatic increase in the number of applications this year many can expect to get the dreaded "thin envelope."

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"I was rejected...

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"Can what I post on Facebook affect my chances of...

This week's question for the network from Jamie in Madison, WI asks:

"How important are college rankings when choosing a college?"

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