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Content by Southeast Missouri State University. The cost of a college education is something on the minds of all families. With that in mind, Southeast Missouri State University has made it a mission to offer students a high-quality education without the high cost.
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Content by Westminster College. Founded in 1851 and situated picturesquely on an 86-acre campus in the charming town of Fulton, Missouri, Westminster College is a private, four-year college that is consistently ranked prestigiously by U.S. News & World Report as the only National Liberal…
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It’s important to take advantage of all the resources provided and available to you in order to set yourself up for success.
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The options were endless.
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Originally established as a training school for teachers, the University of Central Missouri is celebrating 150 years of academic excellence. UCM opened its doors in 1871 with only 30 students in a rented building and is now home to approximately 10,000 students who represent nearly every st…
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Transferring has become a hot topic in the current COVID-19 world. Maybe your student is considering a transfer to a smaller private college that is closer to home and has in-person classes, or a transfer to an in-state university, where at least if the student is learning remotely, you won’…
- By Lee Shulman Bierer The Charlotte Observer
If I could only give every family one piece of advice about college admissions and the college application process it would be this: Dare to be different.
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What do colleges want to know about you? That's a good place to start when you're brainstorming your college essay.
- By Lee Shulman Bierer The Charlotte Observer
Gap years have become a hot topic of conversation. Many parents are reluctant to pay private school prices of $70,000-80,000 per year or even public university fees of $25,000-$50,000 a year to have their child upstairs in the bedroom on a screen all day long. COVID-19 has impacted so much, …
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You’ve made it past your applications deadlines and the pressure is off. Now is a great time to get serious about scholarship opportunities.
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I know we’re all tired of constantly being reminded just how different 2020 was, but think about just HOW different it has been for college freshmen.
- By Lee Shulman Bierer The Charlotte Observer
For lots of families of high school juniors and sophomores, this whole college admissions process has just kicked into gear. So, this seems like a good time to talk about the typical mistakes students and parents make as they get started.
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Being deferred is NOT the same as being rejected. It may feel that way for students, but this year, with a record number of early applications, there has also been a record number of deferrals.
- By Lee Shulman Bierer Tribune News Service
Many college application deadlines are in November, and the stress in many homes with high school seniors is almost palpable.
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The playing field has essentially been leveled. Students aren't attending elite summer university programs, conducting research, participating in community service projects or mission trips, traveling to distant lands or growing in life-changing outdoor programs. Let's be real: They also are…
- By Lee Shulman Bierer The Charlotte Observer
(NOTE: This is a "classic" column of hers from 2010 with advice that still applies today.)
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Content by Lindenwood University. With in-person, hybrid, and online programs expanding at a rapid rate, Lindenwood University’s diversity of academic offerings continues to adapt to meet the needs of all learners.
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Content for McKendree University. McKendree University is a small university and a caring community ready to help your career dreams come true. Their sociology/criminal justice degree program is broad enough to prepare you for a career in any number of desired fields.
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Content by Lindenwood University. As seniors make decisions about college and juniors start exploring post-secondary opportunities, Lindenwood University in St. Charles offers advice and guidance to support families in this unusual time.
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Content by SIU Carbondale. At SIU Carbondale, you’ll experience hands-on learning in every major and participate in a supportive academic environment.
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Navigating the college search can be a daunting task for any student and their loved ones, and the added complications of a global pandemic are impacting nearly every high school student’s junior and senior year experiences. As seniors make decisions about college and juniors start exploring…
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Content by Southeast Missouri State University. SEMO's new Bachelor of Science in professional pilot program is taking off next fall.
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The Fall College Connection Edition includes content that helps you navigate this atypical and "virtual" educational journey.
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How does one select a college in such a fluid time? What about standardized testing? How does one build a resume without clubs and extracurriculars in the current virtual school world?
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Content by Central Methodist University. Central Methodist University in mid-Missouri is celebrating record enrollment for the third consecutive year. University officials say that preliminary reports show that four CMU enrollment records have been shattered this fall – total enrollment, freshman class size, residential population and new students.