Shake Off Your Senioritis
Welcome to senioritis: the universal condition of students who are so close to the finish line that they’ve mentally checked out. (Spoiler alert: it gets worse after spring break.) But…
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Red Kite Premium Announcement
The Red Kite team knows that financial aid delays have made the college process in 2024 more stressful than ever. To provide support during this challenging year, we are offering…
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The Essay that Won Me $406,000
Jane introduces us to her multi-scholarship-winning essay. Sitting pretty with a 2.7 GPA in your junior year of high school doesn’t exactly scream “scholarship.” The year before, my older sister…
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12 Ways to Overcome Anxiety Before Your Next Test
It’s just a test, right? So why do you get so nervous? For some students, taking a low-point pop quiz holds the same level of anxiety as taking the SATs. What gives?
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7 Things You Need to Do When Your Child is at College
Having your child off at college is a bittersweet sensation. Moms and Dads, we understand. You miss them, but you’re also beaming with parental pride.
The college journey is a big deal. Things change for your entire family. And they’ll probably never be quite the same again. While that may sound ominous, don’t fret. Life is about to get a little more exciting for all of you, we promise.
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