Category Archives: September 2014
Completing the Common Application
The Common Application can be a college applicant’s best friend, allowing students to use the application to apply to any of over 500 participating colleges and universities in the United States and abroad with the same application. While the application … Continue reading
Majors: Chemistry
Chemists provide the understanding needed to create the products we use each day. The results of their efforts are seen in the medicines that treat diseases, in the fabrics we use in clothing and furniture and in the synthetic materials … Continue reading
Financial Matters: The Language of Financial Aid
When you’re searching and applying for college financial aid, it helps to understand the jargon. The FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) employs a bewildering array of acronyms. American students should file a FAFSA as soon as possible … Continue reading
Making the Most of Your High School Years
In the quest for the “perfect college” it’s easy to get caught up in the college admissions frenzy and lose sight of what’s truly important as you begin the new school year: that is, making the most of high school. … Continue reading