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Episode 67: Community Engagement in College

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Episode 66: Choosing (and Transferring From) Community College

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Episode 65: What To Do if You’re Waitlisted

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The Beginner’s Guide to College Financial Aid

Learn the ins and outs of funding for college in our guide to financial aid. Review different types of financial aid, who’s eligible, and where to find it.

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What to Do After Receiving a College Acceptance Letter

Learn what to do after you’ve received your acceptance letter for college. Answer questions, such as “How long do I have to accept a college admission offer?”

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How to Help Your Student Choose a College Major

Choosing a college major is an important decision for any student. Parents, here are a few tips for helping your student choose a college or university major.

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What you need to know about AP exams

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Everything You Need to Know About AP Exams

Earn college credit before even taking a single college-level class — that’s the promise of AP exams, which reward students for demonstrated skill in specific areas.

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A College Planning Timeline from Freshman Year to Graduation

Applying to college may seem like one big step toward your future, but you'll be more successful — and less stressed — if you instead see that journey as dozens of smaller steps.

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College 101: Essential Terms You’ll Want to Know Before Starting College

Once you arrive at college, you'll encounter a whole new set of terms that you might not have heard. To help you prepare, we've collected a few of these essential terms below.

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Guide to Playing Sports in College

Whether your athletic interests include intramurals, club sports or a Division I, II or III team, the road to college athletics begins the moment you enter high school.

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What is Demonstrated Interest in College Admissions and How Do I Show It?

There are more things you can do to improve your chance of getting into your top-choice school that aren’t captured on your formal college application. A lot of them fall into a category called “demonstrated interest,” a tool used by many — but not all — schools to try to predict how likely it is that a student they admit will enroll at their college.

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How to Plan the Ultimate College Visit Road Trip

With a full tank of gas, the perfect playlist and a well-crafted plan, you'll have everything you need to organize the ultimate college visit road trip.

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How to Navigate College With Food Allergies

Adjusting to any new change in life is challenging, and going away to college is no different. Having allergies just adds another wrinkle to the mix. But with the right preparation and precautions, you can successfully navigate college life with food allergies, just like millions of others have done before.

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80 Questions to Ask on a College Campus Tour

To make the most of your campus tour, you need to ask the right questions — ones that get to the heart of what you're looking for in a college experience. This list will get you started.

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Common App vs. Coalition App (powered by Scoir): Do Colleges Prefer One Over the Other?

With the Coalition App (powered by Scoir) and Common App, applying to multiple colleges is faster and easier than ever. But what are the differences between these two application aggregators? Do colleges that accept both, such as Bucknell, prefer one over the other?

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How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?

No matter what stage of your college journey you’re in, you’ll be weighing your options and contemplating your chances, and at some point, you’ll wonder, “How many colleges should I apply to?”

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What Is Bucknell Looking For in a Student?

If there is a common thread that runs through every successful Bucknell applicant, it's that they aren't common. But after talking with students, alumni and faculty, we've identified four kinds of students who may thrive at Bucknell.

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When to Apply for College

By understanding the timeline for applying to college, you'll stress less and give yourself the best chance of getting into the top schools on your list.

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Is Bucknell Worth the Money?

Learn how a Bucknell education pays off in the end, and why it may be more affordable than you think.

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The Benefits of Attending a Small College

The size of the school you choose will likely have a significant impact on your college journey. Here are some things to think about when considering small universities.

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Tips for Writing a College Application Essay from Bucknell Admissions Counselors

Writing an essay can be the most intimidating part of the college admissions process, but it doesn't have to be. Show colleges the real you by following these steps.

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To Declare or Not Declare on Your College Applications? Honestly, It Depends

For a significant number of first-year college students, discovering their interests, passions and ambitions takes time. As you're considering whether to apply undecided, here are some things to keep in mind.

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Is a Gap Year a Good or Bad Idea?

A gap year promises a pause between the end of high school and the start of college, but is taking a gap year a good idea?

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