The Importance of Likely Colleges
"Likely schools" (with a 50-75% acceptance rate) often fit students' needs better than competitive colleges. Here's why you should seriously consider them....
Honors Colleges
Discover how college honors programs offer small-college benefits at large universities, from smaller classes to special advising, housing, and scholarships....
Focusing on Strategic College Planning
College planning involves more than just applications. Here's how to optimize your campus visits, glean valuable insights, and make informed final decisions....
Making Final College Choices
Deciding which college to attend can be one of the toughest decisions for high school seniors. If you’re struggling with so many options, here are some tips....
Lessons Learned about Campus Visits
As parents of sophomores and juniors schedule flights, rent cars, make hotel reservations, and book campus tours, here's what to know about campus visits....
Alternative Start Dates for College Freshman
While traditional fall starts work well for many students, colleges now offer several alternative start dates that might better suit your child's needs and goals....
Exploring College Websites
Researching colleges includes visiting campuses, info sessions, and meeting college reps. But students should begin their research on the college’s website....
Learning Differences and College Selection
Transitioning to college can be a significant change, especially for students who require academic accommodations for ADHD and/or other learning differences....
Planning College Visits
College visits can be exhilarating and exhausting. Planning will help to reduce stress and increase enjoyment, and you can still visit more after acceptances....
College Experience Tied to Success
Researchers have determined that it isn’t where you go to college, but rather what you do when attending college that matters in long-term success....
