Articles by Hannah Purnell

6 Shocking “Wake-Up Calls” for College Freshmen

Discover some surprising changes in store for you as you begin your college career! Read More…

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Didn’t Land a Summer Job? Do This Instead…

No summer job? There’s plenty that you can do to make it a productive summer and get ready for college! Find out how here. Read More…

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Six Tips for a Great College Credit Score

College is expensive, so it’s important to keep your financial goals in check. Check out these tips to help maximize your credit score during college, for a brighter postgraduate future. Read More…

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Fun With Stereotypes: The 8 Professors You’ll Have in College

Wondering what your college professors might be like? Check out this fun list of professor stereotypes and see if any match up when you get on campus! Read More…

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Sorry Freshmen, Six Reasons Attendance Policies Actually Make Sense

Most colleges have fairly strict attendance policies. Learn what that means and why it’s important that you come to class. Read More…

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Early, Regular, Rolling Admissions: College Terminology Explained

Throughout the college search and application process, you’ll come across a slew of application-specific terminology. Become familiar with these common terms and make more sense of the process. Read More…

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College Shortcuts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In today’s society, with today’s technology, we’re always looking for the quick fix, the fastest track. College is no different. Check out some do’s and don’t for making your college track efficient and fair. Read More…

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Is Taking A “Gap Year” Financially Sound? Four Things to Consider

In addition to being a huge concern for the majority of college-bound students, money one of the top reasons cited by those who choose to drop out prior to graduation. Taking one or more “gap years”—that is, time off between Read More…

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Beware the Top 5 Reasons for Dropping Out of College

According to a recent study out of Harvard University, nearly half of America’s college students drop out before receiving a degree. Get to know the top risk factors to avoid becoming a statistic. Read More…

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Six (Totally Legit) Ways to Get Things Done Over Holiday Break

Holiday break is a time to relax and, well, take a break! But it’s also a great time to get those pesky college search to-dos done as well. Check out this list of things you can get done over the break…that are also lots of fun. Read More…

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hannah Purnell is a staff writer for CollegeView.com. Hannah writes extensively on the topic of undergraduate studies and the college search process.