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	<title>The Admissions Insider&#039;s guide, secrets, and tips for admissions and test prep for boarding school, colleges and graduate schools &#187; Admissions Advice</title>
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	<description>Test Preparation and Admissions Tips for Prep Schools, Colleges and Grad Schools</description>
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		<title>How much should you be willing to go into student debt?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A discussion about student debt and how majors can affect how much you&#8217;ll owe&#8230; (or won&#8217;t owe) after you graduate school. Ideally, a student would pay the expense of college tuition and living expenses with accumulated savings, scholarships, grants and/or earned income; however, these means are not always enough to last the duration of a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What ACT Score Do I Need?  The Magic Number</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/what-act-score-do-i-need-the-magic-number/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[More and more, colleges are beginning to consider students holistically. Admissions committees acknowledge and reward a breadth of interests, like athletic achievement, artistic endeavors, or other activities. Your application includes a variety of information: personal statements, academic records, and recommendations all play important roles. In light of this, you may wonder how important are your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting on With College: Arguments Against a Gap Year</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/getting-on-with-college-arguments-against-a-gap-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In recent years, it has become fashionable for families to consider a &#8220;gap year&#8221; for graduating high school seniors in which they take a year off prior to entering college to travel or participate in community service activities. A cottage industry of books, advisors, and even &#8220;gap year&#8221; scholarships have emerged to promote and support [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Dropping Spring 2012 Classes Can Endanger the College Applications of High School Seniors</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-dropping-spring-2012-classes-can-endanger-the-college-applications-of-high-school-seniors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[High School seniors must be aware of the importance of not dropping any important spring semester courses. The senior classes students list on their college applicatons include course work for the spring 2012 semester. College admissions officers base their decision to accept students on their grade transcripts and course curriculum which includes spring semester classes. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do College Admissions Officers Value Community Service?</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/do-college-admissions-officers-value-community-service/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know that standardized test scores and grades play a major role in college admissions. What about community service, however? What does it mean to be a &#8220;good citizen?&#8221; JP Morgan partnered with on-line educational service providers to conduct an annual survey of the top 50 colleges according to US News and World Report [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Tips for Your College Admissions Essays</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/five-tips-for-your-college-admissions-essays/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/five-tips-for-your-college-admissions-essays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few tips for those of you finishing up your college admissions essays. 1.Use care in responding to the short queries. Admissions staffs use them to gain insights into your character and suitability for their institution. 2.View each prompt as a chance to display another aspect of your personality. Give them something they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Steps to Take After You Submit Your College Application</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once you push the &#8220;submit&#8221; button on your college application, the process is not complete. Ten steps that will help you keep it moving follow. 1. Check in with teachers who agreed to write recommendations to confirm they have been submitted. 2. Make sure that your standardized tests have been sent by the appropriate testing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Six Recommendations for Future College Engineering Applicants</title>
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		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/six-recommendations-for-future-college-engineering-applicants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Building a strong engineering application takes preparation and should begin no later than your junior year. Six tips for facilitating this process follow. 1.Research colleges with strong engineering programs. Examine their engineering department web-site to learn about them. Arrange visits to the schools that most appeal to you. When you do so, make sure that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Quality Private Colleges That Do the Best Job In Keeping Average Student Debt Low</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/ten-quality-private-colleges-that-do-the-best-job-in-keeping-average-student-debt-low/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/ten-quality-private-colleges-that-do-the-best-job-in-keeping-average-student-debt-low/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kiplinger&#8217;s Personal Finance Magazine has published a list of private colleges that &#8220;provided enough financial aid to get their students across the finish line for $14,000 or less&#8221; in loans. Some of the ten schools have price tags exceeding $50,000. The list follows with the average debt and the percentage of students who borrowed. 1. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three Tips on How to Explore Colleges from Home</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/three-tips-on-how-to-explore-colleges-from-home/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/three-tips-on-how-to-explore-colleges-from-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1451</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You may not be able to get an in-person preview of colleges you are interested in. What do you do? 1. Get Online: The first resource you should consult for comprehensive information about a college is its official web-site. Gather information on size, location, and degree programs. Jot down a few contact names and e-mails. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Six Tips For The College Interview</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/six-tips-for-the-college-interview/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/six-tips-for-the-college-interview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[College interviews can be an important part of the admissions process, particularly at selective institutions. Tips for prpearing for your interview follow. 1. If you know that you may be called for an interview, always be ready for the call. Check your e-mail and phone messages regularly. 2. Arrive at least ten minutes early. Dress [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Do If You Are Deferred for College Admission</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/what-to-do-if-you-are-deferred-for-college-admission/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/what-to-do-if-you-are-deferred-for-college-admission/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your early application for admission is deferred, you can increase your chances of admission by taking the following four steps. 1. Find Out Why You Were Deferred: Within a few days of receiving your deferral, contact the admissions office and ask to speak with the office responsible for your application file. In a respectful tone, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Tips For College Admissions Video Essays</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/seven-tips-for-college-admissions-video-essays/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/seven-tips-for-college-admissions-video-essays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some schools have recently added the option of creating a video essay for your admissions package. How can you take advantage of this opportunity and highlight your strengths? 1. Address the question and follow any directions which are offered such as length. If a short video is requested, a minute in length is best. 2.Brainstorm [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nine Style and Grammatical Errors to Avoid In Your College Admissions Essay</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/nine-stylistic-and-grammatical-errors-to-avoid-in-your-college-admissions-essay/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/nine-stylistic-and-grammatical-errors-to-avoid-in-your-college-admissions-essay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[College admissions essays are an important part of your admissions packet. As such, they should be written with care and tailored to the questions posed by the institution to which you are applying. Basic stylistic and grammatical errors reflect poorly on you and should be avoided. A listing of common errors on the college admissions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Four Ways to Avoid College Admissions Application Rejection</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/four-ways-to-avoid-college-admissions-application-rejection/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/four-ways-to-avoid-college-admissions-application-rejection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1405</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As many students hit the &#8220;submit&#8221; button and send off their college applications, they forget that the application itself is just one part of what needs to be submitted. There are several other documents that must be received in order for a college to consider your file ready for review. Here are four ways to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Prepare for An Admissions Interview</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-an-admissions-interview/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://toptestprep.com/blog/?p=1397</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The most selective colleges place a particular emphasis on admissions interviews. How can you prepare? 1. Do Your Homework: Demonstrate how well you know the college. Research the web-site, including possible majors of interest, study abroad programs, and extracurricular activities. 2. Be Yourself: Authenticity is important. Allow your personality to shine. 3. Make it a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Incorporate a College Major Into Your College Selection</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-to-incorporate-a-college-major-into-your-college-selection/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-to-incorporate-a-college-major-into-your-college-selection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A variety of factors should go into your college selection, but few are more important than those related to a possible college major. Exploring a major requires research which goes beyond a standard college web-site, but the rewards of doing so will extend to your college experience and your subsequent ability to find a good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>College Applications and Attendance Up As Value of College Degree Grows</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/college-applications-and-attendance-up-as-value-of-college-degree-grows/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/college-applications-and-attendance-up-as-value-of-college-degree-grows/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[College Applications and Attendance Up As Value of College Degree Grows Recently released findings from the National Association of College Admissions Counseling and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shed light on the state of American higher education and the continued value of a college degree. 1. College Applications Have Increased In 2010, 73 percent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Get the Best College Recommendations</title>
		<link>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-to-get-the-best-college-recommendations/</link>
		<comments>http://toptestprep.com/blog/how-to-get-the-best-college-recommendations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[College Applications]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[This article discusses how to approach getting the best college recommendations] College recommendations are an important part of your college application package. Recommendations can set you apart from other applicants and provide the admissions committee with personalized insights. How should you approach them? 1. Read the Fine Print The number of letters required and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Important College Admissions Trends</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are Ten Important College Admissions Trends, for students applying to colleges: The most recent results from the National Association for College Admissions Counseling’s annual survey of what is transpiring in the world of college admissions follow. 1. College Enrollment Is Up As of 2009, 20.4 million students were enrolled in college, representing 70 percent [...]]]></description>
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