Category Archives: February 2012
Getting an Early Start on College
Taking college classes while in high school is becoming more popular as students see financial as well as admission advantages to earning college credit before starting college. While community college courses may be more expensive than taking the $87 AP … Continue reading
Making Summer Count
It may still be winter, but this is the right time to start planning for your summer vacation. For underclassmen just beginning to think about college choices, a summer on campus serves as a trial run. Hundreds of colleges across … Continue reading
Majoring in Business/ Entrepreneurial Studies
Business remains the most popular major on American college campuses, with about 25% of all bachelor’s degrees awarded in this area. Business studies can be divided into specific fields such as accounting, finance, marketing, and management. Many business majors, however, … Continue reading
Likely Letters
Even though admission decisions at highly selective colleges are not released until late March, a few lucky students will receive “likely letters” a month earlier. While a likely letter is not an official offer of admission, it is an acknowledgement … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Writing Your Way to A College Scholarship
With a year of college costing over $50,000 at many schools, even the most affluent families become grateful for any additional scholarship help. Although some essay contest committees consider need in selecting winners, many others look only at the merits … Continue reading
