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MASTERs Plus Votes: Best College Application Tools 2014

As little as ten years ago, applying to college was a nightmare. Between taking the standardized tests, deciding on a college and applying, submitting a financial aid application, and setting up housing, getting into college felt like a never ending stream of paperwork, phone calls, and trips to the post office.

 

Today, with the help of the internet, parents and students have access to a wealth of online tools to ease and help manage every step that process. Here are some of our favorites from each category.

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Best General Application Tool:  College Greenlight

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The best go-to resource we could find for every phase of the college application process. College Greenlight’s interface is attractive, easy to use and navigate, and incredibly informative for both college-bound students and their parents. Create an account to begin, and once you do, College Greenlight will help you: Read more

 

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