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High School Tips, College Prep, & Financial Aid: Your Guide to Success!

  • Choosing High School Courses: As students choose classes during their high school career, it is important to consider their strengths, interests, and schedules. Remember to be knowledge-thirsty as opposed to grade-hungry.

  • Focus on Majors: Philosophy, Politics, & Economics: This major gives students the tools to tackle today’s most challenging issues. Graduates will gain analytical skills and an interdisciplinary perspective.

  • Financial Matters: Important information for high school senior parents about the timeline for receiving financial aid packages.

  • Understanding College Deferrals: Receiving a deferral letter can feel like a rejection when it is really a “not yet” response. Read the letter carefully and update colleges with any recent accomplishments.
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