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6 Reasons to Study in Canada

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. While most American students set their sights on homegrown institutions, an increasing number are discovering the benefits of earning a college degree abroad. Canada, our…
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What College Admissions Officers Want

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. If you’re one our nation’s rising seniors, you’re gearing up to apply to colleges over the next 12 months. The process seems daunting from the outset. Not only do…
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Spoiled for Choice

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. As early as mid-December, seniors start discovering where they will spend the next four years of their life. For those who applied Early Decision (the binding form of advanced…
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Book Review: Right College, Right Price

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. As a independent educational consultant, I am constantly reading books about every aspect of the college admissions process. After all, my goal is to help families make…
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You Should Take the A.C.T. If…

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. What young person doesn’t dread the S.A.T.? The mere mention of its name creates anxiety for many, and for better or worse, it can determine who does and does not get…
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Do Campus Visits Matter?

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By Victoria Tillson Evans, Ph.D. This day in age, with the ubiquity of college guides, social media, and websites, it may seem like you don’t have to make a campus visit. After all, you can find a wealth…
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