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By Allen Grove, About.com Guide to College Admissions

6 College Application Blunders

Tuesday October 14, 2008
I recently met with my colleague Jeremy Spencer, Director of Admissions at Alfred University, and asked him to describe the most common mistakes made by college applicants. Some of these mistakes can cost you thousands of dollars in financial aid, and others could be the difference between and acceptance letter and a rejection. We're in the heart of the college application season right now, so be sure to look over these six common mistakes so that you avoid them.

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