Category: College Search
How to Make Sense of College Graduation Rates
Aaron Long- April 13, 2021 0Of the many statistics you are likely to encounter as you help your child choose a school, graduation rates for college are among the most ... Read More
A Well-Thought-Out College List: How to Narrow Down Which Schools to Apply to
Kevin Newton- April 1, 2021 0With thousands of colleges throughout the United States, beginning the college search process can be bewildering. Chances are it is just a matter of time ... Read More
One Mom’s Random Thoughts as She Waits for Her Senior to Decide on a College
Road2College- April 1, 2021 0Shared with us by a parent, of a high school senior, who would like to remain anonymous. As the May 1 Decision Day draws closer, ... Read More
How to Choose a College: Making Sense of Price
Aaron Long- March 23, 2021 0The question of how to choose a college is one without simple answers. While some schools may be more well-regarded or glamorous than others, which ... Read More
Ways to Show a College Demonstrated Interest
Hallie Underwood- March 19, 2021 0To some colleges and universities, applicants’ demonstrated interest is not considered. To others, however, networking with college admissions representatives can help your child stand out ... Read More
Community College Changed My Life
Tatem Rios- March 18, 2021 0The following is a personal story from a current college student giving advice to other students regarding her choice to attend community college before enrolling ... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Applying to the California State University System
Julia Lynn Rubin- March 11, 2021 0There are two public university systems within the state of California: the University of California (UC) and the California State University (Cal State or CSU). ... Read More
Should Your Student Consider a Canadian Degree?
Kevin Newton- February 19, 2021 0More than 4,300 degree-granting institutions exist in the United States (US), but the best choice for your child may lie outside of the US. Many ... Read More
Need-Blind Colleges – Are They Really?
Karen Sosnoski- February 2, 2021 0They’re no apple pie or baseball, but since US universities charge some of the highest tuition fees in the world, need-blind colleges are a particularly ... Read More
Can You Find Ivy League Quality at Non-Ivy-League Schools?
Karen Sosnoski- January 19, 2021 1Along with my “my son, the doctor,” or “my daughter, the lawyer,” many American parents dream of boasting, “our kid, the Ivy Leaguer.” Harvard’s one ... Read More