There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a college or university to attend. These are some topics that may help you think through the process and make a decision that will work best for you.
You come home after class on a Thursday night to find that there’s a party being thrown in your apartment. You walk in to noisy music, a messy kitchen, and absolutely no peace and quiet – and that killer biology midterm is tomorrow. Don’t let this be you! So, when you first move in, create...
While you could pay more or find that housing option on campus that allows you to have your own room or a studio apartment, you will most likely end up with a roommate or two. However, you do have options: you can live with friends or end up with random roommates, also known as assigned...
Whether you’re going away to college for the first time or for round two, three, or four, moving in can be a rough process. No matter if you’re going a few hours away or few states, below are five tips to make the move-in process ten times easier: Tip #1: Make a List of All...
The SAT, or Scholastic Aptitude Test, is a standardized test created by non-profit ETS, the Educational Testing Service, and administered by The College Board. The test, formally known as the SAT Reasoning Test, is required for admission to nearly every undergraduate college and university in the country. The SAT takes about three hours and forty-five...
Deciding which colleges to apply to is a difficult, time consuming process, but making a good decision yields many rewards. A college education is incredibly important for two main reasons. First, it inspires personal intellectual and social growth that is invaluable in building a strong character and a readiness to face the ?real world.? Second,...
Every year, mid-career job seekers and a new batch of college freshman try to determine what jobs will be in demand in the coming years. Even if you find a career path that requires specialized training, training that will still be going after the year ends, take heart in the fact that many in demand...
Let’s examine some of the benefits of enrolling in college and university accredited summer programs. To begin with, you get a jumpstart on your fellow students by prepping for the school year and getting core classes out of the way. If you are looking to graduate early or take double major course work, summer program...
For many students, deciding to go to college is easy. Choosing between college majors? Not so easy. The College Board, the organization that creates the annual SAT college admissions exam, details over 600 majors offered in the United States. To make the majors easier to browse, they’re organized into 38 categories ranging from the technical...
Choosing a major is one of the most important decisions a college student can make. Your major is the area of concentration that you spend the majority of your college years focused on. Your major can directly translate to what type of job you plan to get after graduation and to how prepared you are...
Your college financial aid advisor is your primary source of information regarding paying for college. Whether you are in the stage of just choosing a school now or whether you are already attending school, it is important to fully understand your financial aid situation so you can make educated decisions about student loans and about...