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Financial Aid Ultimate Guide
This financial aid guide serves as a resource to shed light on all those acronyms, provide an overview of the requirements and timeline, and answer some common questions about the financial aid process.
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a College List
If you’re wondering what college you should go to, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been down that road before and we’re here to help. With well over 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States, creating a list of colleges to apply to may seem overwhelming.
Comet’s Definitive Guide To Choosing A College Major
With approximately 1,800 majors to choose from, choosing a major can be a daunting task, but rest assured, the following guide will help you narrow down the options and determine the right major for your unique goals.
Resources for First-Gen Students
According to the Center for First-Generation Student Success, in the academic year of 2015-16, 56% of undergraduates in the nation were first-generation students (neither parent had a bachelor’s degree).
Comet Bootcamp: Writing Your Best UC Personal Insight Questions
The University of California system received more than 200,000 applications for the graduating class of 2021. The top campuses, like UC Berkeley and UCLA, will accept fewer than 20% of those applicants. How in the world do the UCs sort through all of those applications and make decisions about who to select? Read on, young Comet padawan!
Comet Breakdown: Testing Prep and Planning
We know testing isn’t the most fun thing to talk about, but we hope the info in this article will take a little bit of the stress and pressure away from preparing for and taking standardized tests.
Comet Bootcamp: Writing Your Best "Why" Essay
The purpose of this essay is for you to demonstrate why you would be a good fit for this college, not why the college would be a good fit for you. Think of it as a point-by-point analysis as to why every choice you’ve made in high school aligns with what this college offers.
Writing Your Main Personal Statement
The main personal statement for the Common Application essay can be daunting at first glance. It’s long, the prompts are complex, and the resulting essay goes to all the colleges on your Dashboard. Eek!
The High School Junior’s Introduction to the College Admissions Process
Let Comet help you start the application process on the right foot. Read on for essential resources, ideas, and our best advice to help you stay calm, cool and collected as you prepare for college applications.