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Too often teens are dazzled by a college name, wrongly assuming that the “prestige factor” is their automatic ticket to success. Prestige, however, does not always equal “best fit.” Instead of focusing on prestige, ask yourself these questions: 1. Where will I be able to do my best work? To determine this, understand your learning […]

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