Determining the Strength of a Department
When considering colleges to apply to, remember that different schools specialize in different fields. Here's how to determine the strength of a department....
Focusing on Researching Colleges
It is easy to find college rankings and websites online. But how to make sense of the info you find...
Focusing on Choosing a College
With the next stage of your life, the first steps into adulthood, and the journey into your career ahead, choosing the best college fit can be daunting....
Focusing on Campus Visits
As we enter into the college school season, students and families have the opportunity to tour colleges and see campus life during the actual school year....
Tradeoffs – You Probably Can’t Have it All
When putting together a college list, you'll probably find some things you love and some you’re not crazy about at each school. It’s like choosing a partner....
Consider Your Return on Investment
There are so many moving parts to a student’s search for the ‘right’ college, but none of them matters if a family is unable to afford that wonderful education....
Making That Final College Choice
For some students, the final decision regarding which college to attend is the toughest part of the admission process. Here are some tips to help....
Colleges That Change Lives
When a college routinely admits B students and transforms them into high-achieving, confident students, that school is having more of an impact than others....
College Visit Tips for Parents
Touring prospective colleges is a rite of passage for many families and important college admission processes. Here are some tips to help parents plan the trip....
College Visit Tips for Students
There's no substitute to visiting a college campus for telling whether a college is right for you. Here's how to get the most out of campus visits....
