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ACT Scores Have Arrived. Should I Take It Again?
  • Posted on Wed, Feb 10, 2016 @ 14:02 PM

After taking the ACT many students feel disappointed by their scores and wonder if they can do better. With ACT scores starting to arrive from the February exam, many juniors find themselves wondering, “Should I take the exam again?' Well, there are several things to consider before making this decision.

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School Is Back: How to Plan With You’re Child An Early Admission To College
  • Posted on Wed, Sep 09, 2015 @ 11:09 AM

A Look at Early Admission

The college application process can be a stressful experience for both students and their parents, especially when early admission is factored in.

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How Starting Early Makes College Admissions Easier
  • Posted on Mon, Aug 31, 2015 @ 15:08 PM

The race to college actually begins in middle school.

 

Young students and their parents should start to plan ahead in the earliest years. At Chicago Academic, we never recommend adding stress to young students or aggressively stretching them past their natural strengths.

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College Admissions Timeline
  • Posted on Mon, Jun 22, 2015 @ 09:06 AM
The Do’s and Don’ts to College Application Recommendations
  • Posted on Fri, Jun 19, 2015 @ 12:06 PM

Letters of recommendation, this seemingly unassuming trifecta of words strikes fear into students of all ages.

One thought that might cross student's minds are: "Who will vouch for me with their words? Words that posses the power to make or break my application,Words I cannot edit."

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11 Types of College Scholarships
  • Posted on Sun, Jun 14, 2015 @ 09:06 AM
What Parents Need To Know About College Early Admission
  • Posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2015 @ 09:06 AM

A Look at Early Admission

The college application process can be a stressful experience for both students and their parents! This is especially true when early admission is factored in. Most anxious parents want to be involved in every aspect of the college admission process. For many, one confusing aspect is the difference between Early Decision and Early Action applications. Below is an overview of these two college application options. 

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Applying to College: 4 Major Factors
  • Posted on Mon, Apr 13, 2015 @ 05:04 AM

A New Way to Teach

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Senior year has arrived! Your son or daughter thought it would never come after all those eager years of fantasizing about the freedom of college. The only problem is he or she probably has little to no idea on what schools suits them, what is important to look for in colleges, or what career path to even follow. This process can be a kick in the teeth for the whole family, as everyone just wants what's best for their senior. To simplify this process, I've laid out three main considerations for the aspiring college student.

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Spring Advice For High School Seniors
  • Posted on Wed, Apr 01, 2015 @ 11:04 AM

Finally! This is the month.

This is the month you’ve been waiting for, working towards over the past three years of high school, and now it’s time to make your choice.  Here are some things to think about:

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Applying to College: 4 Major Factors
  • Posted on Thu, Nov 20, 2014 @ 05:11 AM

Senior year has arrived! Your son or daughter thought it would never come after all those eager years of fantasizing about the freedom of college. The only problem is he or she probably has little to no idea on what schools suits them, what is important to look for in colleges, or what career path to even follow. This process can be a kick in the teeth for the whole family, as everyone just wants what's best for their senior. To simplify this process, I've laid out three main considerations for the aspiring college student.

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