What could be worse than owing tens of thousands of dollars in college student loans? How about owing tens of thousands in loans, with no degree to show for your time and money.
College Admissions
How to Choose a College That’s Right for You
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes over 4,000 colleges and universities. With so many options, how do you choose a college? Apply to at least seven colleges The first step in choosing a college is knowing your options and creating some competition. Make sure...
What Do Colleges Look For: Three Keys to Success
What do colleges look for in future students? And how do you make sure you show your top colleges what they want to see? While each college’s requirements are different, most boil down to a few keys for success. #1 What Colleges Look for: GPA Your grade point average...
Average College Tuition by State
As with any big purchase, you want to ensure you’re getting the right product at the right price. Thus, you want to confirm that the store around the corner doesn’t have a similar product at a much lower price. Remember: Do your research to learn what more colleges...
Don’t Make Common Mistakes on the Common App
The Common App is a single college application you can use to apply to over 1,000 public and private colleges and universities.
8 Strategies to Go to College for Free
Wondering how you could go to college for free? Or nearly free? According to the Education Data Initiative, the current average cost of borrowing for college is $38,270. While books, room and board, travel, and personal expenses contribute to the overall cost of...
Reduce (Or Raise) Your Cost of College
Cost of Attendance is used to estimate the total costs of attending college for one year. The true cost goes far beyond tuition and housing. What might you be missing?
How the End of Race-Based Admissions Affects You
It is no longer lawful for colleges to take race into account as one factor when admitting students. Though the 2023 Supreme Court decision still allows consideration of one’s racial or ethnic background in one’s lived experiences, race or ethnicity can no longer...
Virtual and Alternative College Tours
Can’t make it for a visit? Conversations with college reps and virtual campus tours can help narrow your college list or supplement your research.
