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Instead of stowing away their graduation caps, some teachers at Chantilly have been putting their thinking caps back on. High school and undergraduate degrees may be all the formal education that some people seek or need in life, but for others, learning is a lifelong process.

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Soon to attend a top-tier school

Choosing the right college is a daunting task that makes high school seniors tremble with trepidation. There are so many great colleges to choose from that students are plagued with options. Some seniors have applied to the nation’s top, most prestigious schools.

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The long winding road that stands in front of graduating seniors has many forks and bumps along the way to their future. These new adults must find their own place in the world and choose their own method of attacking the many choices that lay before them. These options include four-year schools, community colleges, trade [...]

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The auditorium was filled on Monday Jan. 9 with juniors and their parents to see a student services College Panel presentation at 7:00 p.m.

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College Football Week 8 Predictions

It’s nearing the end of the season, and teams are fighting hard for top spots in the BCS rankings. Many teams are still in contention for a national championship bid. There are also ten teams that are still undefeated, so spots can definitely change if any of those teams go down this week. There are [...]

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Chantilly counselors help students stand out from the pack

Applying to college is a daunting multi-step process that requires participation and involvement from several parties; in particular a student’s guidance counselor who guides them through the application process and writes a recommendation for them.

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Acceptance Letters

When college application season comes along, many students participate in the rolling admission process, which allows a big time gap for them to apply to colleges. Some colleges allow prospective students to apply the summer before their senior year and receive feedback about their admittance three weeks later.

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I’m not afraid of driving. The truth is, I think that I’m afraid of having to grow up and be self-reliant, to get along without rides from my parents or friends. I have just a few more months before college, and then all I’ve ever known will be gone forever.

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Class of 2011: Senior Map

Every year, The Purple Tide publishes a map featuring where the graduating seniors are going to college.

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Though many students look forward to dorm life and meeting new people during their first year at college, some students choose not to live on campus their first year.

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