Category Archives: March 2014
Campus Visit Tips for Students
There’s no substitute for visiting a college and spending time on campus to tell you whether a particular college is right for you. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your campus visits. Talk to … Continue reading
Majors: History
History majors study the causes, experiences, and effects of past events. They seek to understand both the commonality and differences of human experiences over time. Most historians specialize in either political history or social history. They employ sources that include … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Educational Tax Benefits That Can Save Money
College is expensive, but several educational tax benefits can help U.S. students offset the cost of college by reducing their or their parents’ Federal tax obligations. Many American families, however, aren’t aware these programs exist. In fact, the U.S. Government … Continue reading
Apps for College-Bound Students
Apps for smartphones and tablets are playing an increasingly important role in many aspects of our lives. New apps to make the tasks of studying, organizing information, and even searching for and applying to college appear nearly every day. Most … Continue reading
Your Testing Plan Needs to Work For You
Whatever you may feel about the value of admissions tests, they are still required for most applicants to most colleges. Therefore, it is to your advantage to create a testing plan that will work for you. There are two ways … Continue reading