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Guidance on Paying for College

How to Support Students with Their Essays

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How we support parents

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Building your college list
Behind the scenes of an admission office

College Essay Guy Blog

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How to Build a Balanced College List

The Mission: Finding colleges where you can get in and fit in.

The Method: Four hours of expert list-building advice with a nationally-recognized expert.

How to Make College Affordable

This comprehensive, pay-what-you-can mini course will guide you through pretty much everything you need to know when it comes to paying for college.

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