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...
Test Scores Better Predict Course Placement and College Success Some first-year college students need to take remedial or developmental courses to be successful. Historically, high school grades predicted the need for developmental course placement. However, a new May...
Many parents and families believe higher education is necessary to achieve career goals and financial independence. Forty percent of parents believe a college degree is very important. However, a bachelor's degree is just one of the four recommended paths to choose...
Feeling overwhelmed about what comes next after high school? Here's a College Prep Checklist to help you get started. Freshman Year ☐ Begin discussing post-secondary education options. Many parents and families believe higher education is necessary to achieve career...
Some test-optional schools still require homeschool students to submit ACT® Test or SAT® Test scores as a needed metric to evaluate their application. International students may also still see testing requirements. Many test-optional schools also still require ALL...
Ask John Anything! Building an Activities Resume. How to build quality, not quantity, and passion, not paper-fillers, to achieve higher-level skills and have a greater impact in the admissions office. Learn how to use, format, and build your activities resume to...
Scholarships come in all types and sizes. Indeed, scholarships are available for students who started a lawn care business or designed a greeting card.—even scholarships for being tall. What about scholarships based on homeschooling? For students educated at home...
Admissions officers, recruiters, counselors, professors, and future employers are checking your social media. Are you helping or hurting your college chances?
If you have a teenager at home, chances are you have had the “What do you want to do after high school?” discussion. A few teens will start thinking of their post-high school ambitions while in middle school. Some will begin considering college and major choices as a...
