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During the delay, families can apply for scholarships, decide how to pay for school, and use a Net Price Calculator.…
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Kenneth Ferreira
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Learn about options for college students considering a different path, including taking a career assessment to find a field of interest, gaining a trade certification from a community college, and taking a gap year.…
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Jan Marie Combs
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Learn about Curry College's Program for Advancement of Learning, Dean College's Arch Learning Community, and Westfield State's Learning Disabilities Program. …
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Mary Rubenis
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Tips include setting up your space, scheduling study time, planning meals, connecting with others, and engaging with professors. …
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Meredith Clement
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A student who just finished her freshman year gives social, logistical, roommate, and mindset advice. …
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Alison Rutyna
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Tips for graduating on time include starting with a plan, not panicking, speaking up, considering finances, thinking before changing majors, and being smart about study abroad. …
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Ajea Stupart
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Learn about what to do if you're a student experiencing depression, including talking to someone at the college health center, establishing a line of communication, being aware of your limits, connecting with a support group, taking care of yourself physically, and making time for fun activities. …
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Jennifer Bento-Pinyoun
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Our tips for avoiding summer melt include heading to campus, staying connected, remaining diligent, talking it out, and having family meetings. …
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Ajea Stupart
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Tips include learning time management, preparing for the worst, taking care of yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally, knowing when to ask for help, and assessing the risk before making decisions. …
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Keondre' McClay
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A college student shares the steps he took to decide on a college major, including recognizing what he enjoys doing, asking for feedback, and matching his interests with careers. …
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Keondre' McClay
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