College Applications
What colleges should I apply to?
Sep 13, 2023
Deciding which colleges to apply to can be challenging. Discover Student Loans explains how to narrow down your list, so you can apply to the right schools.
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Browse our college application checklists and find tips for writing your application essay, taking college admission exams, and narrowing down your list of potential schools.
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Your college application checklist: Important tips to getting it done
Here are the most common college application items to help you stay organized. Use this college application checklist to stay ahead of application deadlines.
ACT vs. SAT: What's the Difference in Cost, Timing, and Content?
Understand the differences between the ACT vs SAT and get help on which you should take. Knowing the differences can help you be better prepared.
Five reasons to choose a community college over a university
Learn the differences between community college and university with Discover Student Loans. Explore the features of each and determine which is right for you.
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Five reasons to choose a community college over a university
Learn the differences between community college and university with Discover Student Loans. Explore the features of each and determine which is right for you.
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How to pick a college after acceptance
Jun 29, 2023
Struggling to pick a college? Learn key factors to consider when deciding between the colleges you’ve been accepted to with advice from Discover Student Loans.
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Your college application checklist: Important tips to getting it done
Nov 21, 2022
Here are the most common college application items to help you stay organized. Use this college application checklist to stay ahead of application deadlines.
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What to do if you’re on a college waiting list and how to increase your admissions chances
Aug 05, 2022
Unsure of what to do after getting waitlisted? Learn how college waitlists work, how you could get off the waitlist, and what to do while waiting with help from Discover Student Loans.
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How to Get Into College: College Application Tips from Freshman to Senior Year
Apr 19, 2022
Find out how to show college admissions officers that you're a good fit for their school. Gain insight with college application tips from Freshman to Senior Year with Discover Student Loans.
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Budgeting for College Application Fees and other College Prep Costs
Jan 07, 2022
How much are college applications? Find out what you should expect when applying for college and taking exams like the SAT and ACT, with Discover Student Loans.
College Applications
ACT vs. SAT: What's the Difference in Cost, Timing, and Content?
Sep 15, 2021
Understand the differences between the ACT vs SAT and get help on which you should take. Knowing the differences can help you be better prepared.
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