Many states host college application events with programs to encourage high school seniors to apply to college. In addition, many of these events include free application periods. The American College Application Campaign (ACAC) kicks off the application season with...
Nearly 80% of college students change majors, sometimes more than once. While college is a great time for self-discovery, changing your major frequently or late in your college career can mean new graduation requirements, classes, costs, and time. Graduating...
Earning $8,000 over three days is great. Earning $44,000 by just changing your intended major is too. Negotiating college scholarships with the colleges that accept you can trigger big money. Here are stories of former OnToCollege students who successfully negotiated...
Many parents and students think they know what matters when it comes to college applications. But sometimes their strategies are based on past…
Should You Apply Early Decision or Early Action? Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) require a college application before November 1 (sometimes October 15 or November 15). Admissions decisions are shared in December. Regular admission and ED2 usually have...
Though parents should be focusing on funding their own retirement, too many are sabotaging their financial health with burdensome student loan debt.
High School Courses to Save You Money: AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, and Early College are options to earn college credits while still in high school. These courses can save you time and money! John explains the benefits and the caveats, and how to consider which might be...
Successful college visits are key to helping find your best-fit college. Learn what to look for, red flags, and good questions to ask, and more. If you cannot visit a campus in person), check out these virtual options for a successful college visit: CampusReel...
Just because you can automatically send SAT® Test scores to four colleges for free, should you? You may wonder whether you should wait until after you receive your test score. In most cases, you should save the money and send your scores for free. Why? Choose your...
What does test-optional really mean? Even as many colleges extend their test-optional admissions policies another year, the ACT® Test and SAT® Test still can greatly affect merit-based scholarships and college admissions. Test-optional is really only for those excited...
