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Author(s):	College Board
Title:	Quick-start college selection: Pick a baby-step, any baby-step
Source:	http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/csearch/fin...
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Organization:	College Board
Short Description:	This article argues that students should take smaller steps when beginning to search for colleges.
Annotation:	This article argues that college-bound students should take smaller steps when beginning to search for colleges. These smaller steps include the following: write down important characteristics of possible colleges, visit a campus, and meet with a high school guidance counselor.
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College and Career Planning (for Parents)

College and Career Planning (for Students)

Preparation/College Readiness

Transition to College

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