Category Archives: November 2012

Although it’s rarely required as part of the admissions process, many colleges do offer prospective students the opportunity to interview, either on campus or with an alum in their home town.  It’s natural to be nervous about your interview, so … Continue reading →

It’s on Princeton Review’s List of the Top Ten Most Popular College Majors – Communication Studies. Sounds interesting and marketable, but what is it, and more importantly, can it help you get a job? Communication Studies is an academic field … Continue reading →

With the sticker price at some colleges and universities exceeding $50,000 per year, even affluent families are feeling the bite.  It’s no wonder, then, that tuition discounts are appealing to those families who might not qualify for need-based financial aid.  … Continue reading →

You’ve probably received your first “progress report” this semester with an early indication of how you’ve been doing in each of your classes.  Or perhaps your school uses a “live” gradebook.  In either case, it’s time to use your current … Continue reading →

Last month, we featured an article on  honors colleges that may be found at both public and private universities across the U.S.  Honors colleges are especially appealing to students who want to experience both “big college” life as well as … Continue reading →

To connect with prospective applicants, admissions offices across the U.S. often recruit current students to write blogs about their college experience.  Although these officially sanctioned (but uncensored) blogs can sound a bit like a promotional tool, they often do provide … Continue reading →