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Author(s):College Board
Title:How many applications? Finalizing the college list
Source:http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/apply/colle...
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Organization:College Board
Short Description:This webpage offers suggestions for college-bound students to help them construct a list of colleges at which to apply.
Annotation:This webpage offers some suggestions for college-bound students to help them construct a list of colleges at which to apply. A worksheet is also provided to help students organize their list of potential schools.
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Admissions
College Access
College and Career Planning (for Parents)
College and Career Planning (for Students)
High School
Senior Year of High School
Transition to College
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