Author: Jennifer Kaplan
Jennifer Kaplan is a senior studying Comparative Literature and Political Science at Barnard College. She’s worked as a tutor, helping students with the Common App.
Working as a Resident Assistant: What You Need to Know
In looking up ways to save money on room and board in college, chances are you’ve seen someone mention being a resident assistant (RA) as ... Read More
College Interview Questions You Can Expect
College interviews can be intimidating. While pretty much every other aspect of the application process takes place from behind the safety of a computer screen, ... Read More
Care Package Ideas Your College Student Will Love
So you’ve gone through the difficult process of sending your child off to college. After lugging around untold numbers of boxes and suitcases and hand ... Read More
Using Student Loans for Living Expenses
Most people know that you can take out a loan to help pay for your tuition, but you may be wondering whether you can take ... Read More
Dorm 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 ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Greek Life
When people imagine the stereotypical college party, chances are it’s taking place in a Greek organization. In fact, Greek life and “college life” are so ... Read More
Understanding the Different Types of College Admission Deadlines
By the time a student has made the final decision about which schools to apply to, you would think they were home-free. But, unfortunately, that’s ... Read More