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Should She Follow Her Dream, or Go to a "Real" College?

We're on the fence about this one. Yes, you should always follow your dream—but if you don't know whether your dream is fashion or food, maybe it's a good idea to go to college while

Rundown Dorms and Grumpy Roommates

origami_vanity is, like us, a pro worrier. Do you have any calming advice for her?

I have a gripe of the (perhaps) highest nature. Actually it's two gripes. So, college in the fall and hoorah! The

United World Colleges: Full of Scary Smart People

Nanya, we apologize for breaking your heart into a million pieces! —Sparkitors

Over the past few months, I’ve read series about homeschoolers going to high school (I love your kangaroos, GirlWhoWrites), and Ginger’s posts are the

Five Application Options, Explained

Thank goodness clever Sparklers like Caroline are here to explain application procedures to us, because, frankly, thinking about them makes our heads hurt until we have to go lie down in a dark room with

Should She Bring Her Mom to College?

Moms are the most magical people in the world, but they kinda cramp your style in college. We hope this Sparkler gets to go to school alone.

Ok, so erm...here's the dilemma. In a month or