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Applying to College Early: Is It Worth It?

Let’s take a deep dive into one of the most common college admissions questions out there: Should you apply to college early? Early Application Programs: What’s the Difference Between Early Action and Early Decision? Colleges offer a few…
A college visit gives students some great insight when deciding if a school is a good or bad fit. Contact C2 and learn how to make the most out of your campus visit!

5 Things You Should Do on Every College Visit

The web offers a treasure trove of college information. From college websites to student review sites to rankings publications, there’s no shortage of resources for you to learn about the colleges you might apply to. Given all this detailed…
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15 Top Summer Programs Still Accepting Applications

Although summer break seems pretty far off, students who plan to use their summers wisely need to start making plans now for top summer programs now. Summer offers a lot of unique opportunities for college-bound students to explore their options,…
May 1st is when most students are required to have chosen their college. Having a hard time deciding? Let C2 help!

National College Decision Day – Is That Your Final Choice?

May 1 is a little known holiday called National College Decision Day. This is the deadline by which most students are required to have submitted their deposits to their chosen colleges. Hopefully, you worked really hard and got some great…

How to Choose Which Colleges to Apply To

There are thousands of colleges in the U.S, and it is your task to find the one that’s right for you. Sound overwhelming? It can be. Your college choice will determine the next four years of your life, and have a lasting impact beyond that.…

Student Grades: What College Admissions Look For

College admissions: confusing, complicated, not fun… These are just a few ways to describe the college admissions process. To help you out, we’ve created a three part series that will give insight into what colleges actually look for…

Social Media and College Admissions

This week, Harvard College rescinded admissions offers to ten prospective students after discovering some truly terrible social media behavior. This should serve as a reminder to all students that what you do online is never private and it…
Summer break is a great time to get a head start on college admissions. Contact your local C2 for a free college planning session.

Six Ways to Boost College Applications Over Summer

Summer break is just around the corner -- do you have plans yet? Some students look forward to months of fun in the sun, and there's certainly nothing wrong with a little relaxation. But for students who want to improve their chances of getting…
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It’s Not Too Late to Apply to College

At this time of year, many students who do not yet know where they will attend college begin panicking. Take a note from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: DON’T PANIC. Whether you’ve already applied to your top choice schools and…