Eric Dobler

Eric Dobler

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Merit Aid and Snipe Hunting

Where Are All the Scholarships Hiding?

By Mel Horadam

 

Outside Scholarships and the Search for Money

If you’ve been on a college tour in the last ten years, you might have noticed something kind of weird during the information session. 

At these presentations, prospective students and their parents often sit in a big room, facing an admissions representative who goes over a PowerPoint that covers all aspects of their university, from listing popular majors and student resources to admissions and financial aid info.

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How To Make Sure Your High School Transcript Works For You

Course Selection Tips for College-Bound Students

By Eric Dobler

 

Why High School Course Selection Matters for College Admissions

Over the next several weeks, I’ll be meeting with students to discuss high school course planning. While course selection may seem straightforward, especially with teacher recommendations and a school’s program of studies available for guidance, I find myself having a version of the same conversation.

It usually goes like this:

Student: I know I have to take English and math, but I’ve fulfilled my graduation requirements for everything else.

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