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You Don't Have to Travel to Have a Meaningful Summer Experience
College Guidance > by Ivy Brewer, Sunday, 6/6/2010
Colleges do not care what type of activity a student does over the summer. It’s not the experience itself that matters, but rather what you get out of the experience that counts.
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Another Great Year!
Headmaster > by Tom Whitworth, Tuesday, 5/18/2010
As the members of the Class of 2010 celebrate their recent commencement and look forward to beginning a new phase in their lives, I want to share with you some exciting news! These 133 students performed remarkably well in college admissions, despite the fact that colleges and universities across the country have become increasingly more selective.
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What Should My Rising Senior be Doing This Summer?
College Guidance > by Ivy Brewer, Sunday, 5/16/2010
Find out what your rising senior should do this summer to stay on top of the college admission process.
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What Should My Rising Sophomore or Junior be Doing This Summer?
College Guidance > by Ivy Brewer, Sunday, 5/2/2010
Find out what your rising sophomore or junior should be doing during the summer months to stay on top of the college admission process.
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What Should My Junior be Doing in April?
College Guidance > by Ivy Brewer, Sunday, 4/4/2010
Find out what juniors should be doing in the month of April to stay on top of the college admission process.
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What if My Child is Offered a Place on a College's Wait List?
College Guidance > by Ivy Brewer, Sunday, 3/14/2010
If your son or daughter is offered a place on a college's wait list, this means that he or she has met the standards for admission, but that there are simply not enough spaces for all qualified applicants. Find out more about the wait list process.
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Should We Consider College Rankings
College Guidance > by Ivy Brewer, Monday, 3/1/2010
We in Darlington's College Guidance Office believe that college rankings hold no value whatsoever, and, in fact, are detrimental to the college process. "Best College" rankings are typically based almost exclusively on an institution's resources and reputation and, unfortunately, say very little about the student experience.
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Have You Heard of The Academic Common Market?
College Guidance > by Ivy Brewer, Monday, 2/1/2010
The Academic Common Market is a group of schools within a region that offer in-state tuition for out-of-state students who agree to study certain disciplines. Learn how this program can help you!
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Applying for the HOPE Scholarship
College Guidance > by Ivy Brewer, Tuesday, 1/26/2010
Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending college in Georgia. Learn how to apply and read about the HOPE process.
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Have You Started Your FAFSA?
College Guidance > by Ivy Brewer, Monday, 1/18/2010
To receive any government aid (including Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, etc.), families must complete a FAFSA. Most colleges use the FAFSA in order to award need-based institutional aid as well. Most colleges require that the FAFSA be submitted by March 1, so get started now!
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