Category Archives: May 2012

In the last few years, with the economy either in recession or struggling to recover from it, public colleges have experienced increases in applications from residents seeking a quality education at a reasonable cost. But budget crises in many states … Continue reading →

Among U.S. students, the most popular undergraduate concentration by far is business; more than 20% of all bachelor’s degrees are awarded in this area.   Business majors can be loosely divided into areas such as marketing, finance, and accounting, although some … Continue reading →

Underclassmen—are you thinking about playing your chosen sport in college?  Are you wondering how to make your involvement in athletics enhance your chances of admission?  Here are some guidelines for prospective college athletes. Choose a college by following the “broken … Continue reading →

SAT, ACT, Subject Tests, or no testing at all?  Colleges differ in their requirements for admission.  Underclassmen would be wise to check out what testing will be needed as they begin to research possible college choices. Although all U.S. colleges … Continue reading →

Parents of seniors have spent much of this year supporting their teens through the college search and application process.  Still more hours may have been consumed with financial aid forms and making plans to meet college expenses.  No rest for … Continue reading →