As your senior year begins, it can be tempting to dive right in and apply to all the colleges on your short list. Resist the urge! You have an important decision to make first – whether to apply for early action or regular decision.
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Chances are, you’re familiar with the most common college entrance exams, such as the SAT and ACT. What you may be less sure about is the real purpose behind these high-pressure, timed tests. Contrary to popular belief, most college ...
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In today’s digital world, proper etiquette is much more than knowing which utensil to use or how to write a thank you note. How you conduct yourself online can be the difference between a fun, successful exchange and one that jeopardizes ...
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If you are a college-bound high school graduate, change is coming this fall that will have storylines involving friends, family, and new academic and geographic horizons. Adapting to this radical life transformation will haunt you less if ...
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For high school college counselors, summer is a time to watch another wave of college-bound graduates roll out, a time to let the successes and failures of the past year inform you of how to handle the youngsters and parents who come for ...
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If you are still in high school, learning good study habits will pay huge dividends now, in college, and beyond. If you have finished high school and have the grades you need to get into college but never got the hang of studying, ...
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May and June bring high school caps and gowns. For college-bound high school seniors, spring and summer also bring important deadlines in the college enrollment process. So after years of careful course selection, of prepping for and ...
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Defining why a college education is important involves more than just identifying the superficial benefits of more career opportunities. At a deeper level, college is where you will map a path through life that can take you to places you ...
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Next to choosing a major or concentration, picking housing is your weightiest decision. It affects physical and mental well-being, the wallet, and whether academic goals will be met. The answer to the housing question depends on the ...
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As you begin your journey to college, figuring out how to pay for it will likely be an important part of the conversation. You might not know where to begin when it comes to financial aid, but filling out the Free Application for Federal ...
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