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Do These Two Things Immediately to Prepare for College Next Year

You still have one year left of high school. You can do this! Use this time to prepare for college with these two essential tips.

You’ve still got another year of high school to survive. How are you going to use that time? I won’t insult your intelligence by telling you that you should focus on getting good grades. You know that. But here are two things you definitely should do to prepare for college – as soon as you can.

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Make the Most of the Summer Before Senior Year

The summer before senior year is finally here. There are a lot of things to think about, including college. Here are some of our best tips.

There are a million ways to spend the summer before senior year. I realize, of course, that your own situation is going to be a big factor. Maybe you need to work two jobs instead of just one to make sure that you can pay for school or to have enough pocket money. Maybe you need to do some extra course work to make sure that your grades are in sync with your college choices.

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Make The Most of Your College Open House Visit

You can gain a lot of information from attending a college open house. When you’re there, make sure you make the most of your time with these tips.

Visiting a college open house can be one of the most thrilling experiences for a high school student. A little preparation, communication and openness to new experiences will help you get the most out of your open house visit.

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Battle The Senioritis Virus!

The senioritis virus spreads fast and quick when your high school senior year is drawing to an end! We know just what you need to battle senioritis.

So, the year is almost over. You got accepted into the school you wanted to go to, so now all you can think is “alright – let’s Party!” Well, hang on just one quick minute.

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Your Top College Put You On The Waitlist. Now What?

Being on the waitlist doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to attend your dream school. Follow these steps to make a good impression.

THE letter has arrived – will it be an acceptance? A denial? You’ve finally received it after weeks of waiting, anticipating. As you open it, your eyes browse the top paragraph and land on the words…

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The Financial Aid Whisperer

Red Kite guides you through the college financial aid process. We give you options and then we help you with the timing. We help you find the right money… in the right order.

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Welcome to Red Kite!

We designed Red Kite to be a quick and easy way to understand how to pay for college. It’s all here on our site, all in one place: Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships, Federal aid, State aid, Education and Parent loans.

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