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International Students: You Can Qualify for U.S. Financial Aid
As senior-year students spend these weeks mulling over their university options, too many feel like they’re facing a financial brick...
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Apr 12, 20213 min read


The New Common App Essay Prompts Are Out
The prompts for the 2021-2022 Common App essay have been announced, and there is a new one added to the list this year: Reflect on...
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Mar 25, 20213 min read


The UB4U Library Launch
The UB4U Library is open for business. It’s an easy, visual, one-stop, no-cost knowledge shop for university-bound students and families....
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Mar 20, 20211 min read


Putting 'Fit' First
It’s springtime, and as students prepare to hear from universities, it seems like a good time to reflect on “fit.” Fit is the watchword...
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Mar 9, 20213 min read


Stand Out and Fit In
Getting Extracurricular Activities Right. The guidance from admissions committees about extracurricular activities for students applying...
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Feb 16, 20213 min read


'Test-Optional': The Outlook for 2021-2022
The excellent educational consulting group IvyWise is keeping a list of schools that declared themselves “test-optional” for the 2021...
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Feb 7, 20211 min read


The 'Test-Optional' Paradox
Amid the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic, university-bound students this year have had the novel opportunity of applying to schools in...
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Feb 7, 20212 min read


Why Hire An Admissions Consultant?
This is an excellent question! We're glad you asked. At University Bound, our quick response is: because students deserve the best...
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Feb 7, 20213 min read
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