17 Questions to Ask Before You Return to Campus This Fall
While it is still uncertain if things will go according to plan, most colleges have announced that they plan to welcome students back to...
What to Ask When You Want to Defer
If you're a graduating senior in this uncertain environment, you're probably trying to figure out a plan for the fall. Some colleges have...
How to Learn About Colleges When You Can't Leave Home
The coronavirus has thrown a wrench into the travel plans of students looking to go on college tours. But don’t despair. There are...
14 Rather Confusing College Terms
College vs. University: Technically, colleges offer only undergraduate degrees, while universities offer graduate degrees as well. In...
What's the CSS?
No doubt you’ve heard of the FAFSA, the application that every college requires in order for a student to get federal student aid. The...
SAT/ACT Score Reporting
Let’s start by saying that if, after researching thoroughly, you are still unsure about what to do regarding tests, CALL THE COLLEGE...
Show Don't Tell: How to Write Your College Essay
Something to keep in mind as students write personal statements for the Common App, Coalition App, or a school’s own application: don’t...
The Wide World of College Sports
Making the decision to play sports in college is a complicated one. Playing on varsity teams at Division I, II and III requires adherence...
5 Ways to Ease Your Child's Transition to College
Beyond the academic challenge, moving away to college requires students to acquire the everyday life skills needed to function in a happy...
The College List Balancing Act
Many students have been thinking about where they want to apply to college their whole lives. By the end of junior year, however, it’s...
