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Higher education demystified. Come for an insider's look at admissions and financial aid, stay for some (occasionally snarky) analysis about how higher education actually works.
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- Sep 24, 2026
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Now is NOT the Time to Panic (opens the original)
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The 2026-2027 Guide to the Common App Essay (opens the original)
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Fast Facts: What's "Normal" When it Comes to Going to College? (opens the original)
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