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College List BuildingUC Berkeley Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from UC Berkeley’s most recent Common Data Set to provide you with the information you need at a quick glance. This guide contains key information from UC Berkeley Common Data Set 2025-2026. Berkeley Common Data…
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CareersFive Careers for Accounting Majors
If you’re an accounting major, or thinking about majoring in accounting, you probably want to know what career options are available to you. Fortunately, it’s a flexible enough major for you to gain entry into most industries. This list provides five career options for accounting majors that aren’t doing other people’s taxes. Financial Managers ($161,700…
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SurviveParental Involvement in College: How Much Is OK?
Let’s start with a basic truth: Parents, you are not the ones going to college. Your kids are. Helicopter Parenting Is Discouraged Colleges prefer, and most insist, that by the time they get to college, kids are able to manage their own lives – meaning they are the ones to call or email professors, visit…
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SurviveHow My Son’s Gap Year Paid Off
I’m not the only one worried about the state of higher education. Not just the quality but the cost. Student loans alone have become a national debate. It’s a bigger issue than I want to dig into here, but all the controversy got me thinking a lot about what would be a good plan for…
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CareersFive Career Options for Computer Science Majors
Computer science, one of the most popular majors right now, involves telling a computer what to do through code, as well as the theory and processes behind the code. Sounds interesting, right? But is computer science a good choice for a major? Are there jobs available? Fortunately, yes. In fact, computer science occupations are expected…
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Find ScholarshipsThe Best Scholarship Websites
Grants. Loans. Merit-based aid. Need-based aid. Scholarships. The world of financial aid can be overwhelming in and of itself. Most students look to grants and scholarships first, because it’s aid you don’t have to pay back. Institutional scholarships can be handy, but colleges only have so much money devoted to scholarships. In addition to applying…
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ApplyWhat Is FAFSA and How Does It Work?
One of the most important documents students fill out when going to college is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Understanding the FAFSA application is vital if you want to make the most of your college funding efforts. Here’s what you need to know. What Is FAFSA? The FAFSA application collects information about…
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CareersFive Career Options for Biology Majors
I’m pretty sure half of my class in middle school swore that they would become marine biologists. While most changed their minds, a few realized that a biology major was rather interesting, even if they didn’t keep their marine biologist aspirations. But what else can you do with a biology major? What entry level jobs…
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UncategorizedHow to Save on Trips to See Your Kids at College
Planning on visiting colleges or visiting your student already in college during the coming months? Drop-off day? Parents’ Weekend? Homecoming? Hotwire is offering $24 off Hot Rate Deals this Friday. Hotwire Hot Rate Deals are special mystery hotel deals where you don’t know the hotel name until after you complete the purchase. You do…
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College LifePros and Cons of Double Majoring
The appeal of graduating with not only one degree, but two degrees is often alluring for many college students. Two degrees means more career options, a possible higher starting salary, and extra marketable skills. It can also mean spending more time in college. But how exactly does double majoring work? What Is Double Majoring? If…
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FinanceLearn How to Incorporate 529 Plans Into Your College Savings Strategy
If you have savings set aside for your children’s college tuition costs and aren’t investing in a 529 plan, you could be missing out on major tax incentives on an annual basis. Educating yourself and your family on how to incorporate 529 college savings plans into your college funding strategy is an important part of…
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Merit Scholarships23 Tips for Winning More College Scholarships
Applying for, and winning, college scholarships is a confusing, competitive process. Use these tips to make your applications stand out and win more money!
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CareersSix Job Options for Students with an Engineering Degree
If you’re a student majoring in engineering, consider these top five highest-paying jobs that require an engineering degree.
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FinanceLearn How to Cut Costs with a 529 Prepaid College Plan
When your family is looking for ways to pay for your student’s education, the optimum result is to find investment/savings tools to help make college tuition more affordable. Prepaid 529 plans, where you purchase tomorrow’s tuition at today’s prices, are one of the ways to do so. And you don’t need a lot of cash…
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ApplyNational College Decision Day…Presenting the Class of 2019
When we talk about “D Day” around here, we are most often referring to Decision Day, May 1. And while it in no way compares to the actual D Day, there are many high school seniors (and their parents) who would admit to feeling more than a little battle worn on this day. Congratulations to…
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College LifeDorm Living vs. Off-Campus Living
One of the biggest changes incoming freshmen anticipate—and biggest expenses, outside of tuition— is living away from home. Though some attending college locally will have the opportunity to stay with their families during at least part of their college years, for the millions of freshmen who attend college across the state or out of state,…
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College prep3 Ways to Help Motivate Your Teen to Go to College
Most parents want their children to succeed and broaden the array of opportunities available to them in the future. It can often be challenging to motivate children to want to enroll in college or pursue a degree, especially when they don’t see the immediate benefits. Here are a few ways to help motivate your child…
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College Life3 Tips for Helping Your College Student Move for the First Time
For many young people, their first moving experience occurs when they leave for college. Lots of schools require that incoming freshmen live in the dorms. If your son or daughter plans to attend a distant school, he or she will need to make decisions regarding what to bring. Here are some tips that will make…
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Student & Parent LoansCitizens Bank One Student Loan Review
Because college is becoming so much more expensive, it’s a reality that you’ll probably have to borrow at least some of the cost related to higher education. In fact, because it’s been more than a decade since federal loan amounts were increased, it’s harder than ever to afford school just using federal student loans and…
