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a day ago
2 min

Virtual College Counselors Co-Founder Receives Prestigious CEP Credential

Virtual College Counselors is excited to announce that our co-founder has formally received her Certified Educational Planner certification.

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Sawyer Earwood

6 days ago
5 min

How to Find Scholarships

What is a scholarship? How and where do you find them? We're going over five ways to find scholarship opportunities for college.

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College Search Advice to Parents From Students

Sawyer Earwood

Jan 14
2 min

College Search Advice to Parents From Students

Do you remember your college search? What about your senior year? Here is some college advice search for parents from high school seniors.

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How To Understand Your Financial Aid Award Letter

Sawyer Earwood

Jan 6
4 min

How To Understand Your Financial Aid Award Letter

Finances are often the most stressful part of the college search. A former admissions counselor explains how to read your award letter.

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Jessica Chermak

Dec 2, 2020
1 min

Understanding College Testing Policies

Not all test-optional policies are created equal. We'll help show you which are authentic and which are wolves in sheep's clothing.

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How to Use Annoying College Emails to Your Advantage

Jessica Chermak

Nov 24, 2020
2 min

How to Use Annoying College Emails to Your Advantage

When it comes to making admission decisions and 2 applications are nearly identical, sometimes the deciding factor is demonstrated interest.

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Tuition Exchange Programs: Going Out of State for College but Not Paying Full Price

Jessica Chermak

Oct 27, 2020
3 min

Tuition Exchange Programs: Going Out of State for College but Not Paying Full Price

We highlight several programs that provide residency-based tuition breaks, often making it less expensive than staying in-state.

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Sawyer Earwood

Sep 26, 2020
5 min

How Can I Study Abroad?

It's hard to think of a more quintessential college experience than the idea of studying abroad. But where to start? Try our new series!

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How to Research Colleges to Build a Balanced List

Jessica Chermak

Sep 26, 2020
3 min

How to Research Colleges to Build a Balanced List

With over 4,500 US colleges and universities to choose from, how can a student possibly narrow down that list to a core 8-12 schools?

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