How much should college cost? Recently, Reddit posted an excellent thread in their Life Pro Tips forum. For those of you unfamiliar with Reddit, it is known as the “Front Page of the Internet” and...
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ACT, SAT, or Both?
Which college admissions test should you take? It is that time of the year when rising Seniors are considering taking their college placement tests at least one more time before they submit their...
Admissions Essay Tips
Overcoming college essay writer’s block The College Admissions Essay is a genre unto itself and, arguably, the most anxiety inducing component of college applications. In an era dominated by...
Forward-Thinking Majors
What’s your major? Recent estimates suggest that over five million jobs will be lost by 2020 due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report,...
The Early Bird Gets the Worm?
Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Admission. What the difference? Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Admission. These terms can be confusing and it is important to understand...
Leaving Money on the Table?
The higher cost of higher education It is not uncommon to hear that thousands of dollars in scholarship money goes unclaimed every year. Most experts agree this is a myth based on a dated...
Are AP Classes Worth It?
Should you take AP classes? A recent article in Inside Higher Ed discusses the pressure high school students feel to take as many AP courses as possible to be competitive for admission to their...
The Higher Cost of Higher Ed
How much should you pay for college? Everyone knows that higher education does not come with a low sticker price. Most articles that offer advice on how to afford college summarize well-known...
Too Many Choices?
College Selection In a recent opinion piece, "College Choice Overload," Nicholas Soodik discusses the trend of growing numbers of applications as students...
Early Decisions: To Commit or Not Commit
When should you apply to college? In "Popularity of Early Admissions Grows and Grows," Scott Jaschik explains that Early Admissions have seen an average increase of 10% among both public and private...