Tradeoffs – You Probably Can’t Have It All – When you’re putting together a college list, you will probably find some things you love and some things you’re not crazy about at each school. It’s like choosing a partner. You might have a wish-list of 37 characteristics, but if you hold out for every single one, you could be alone for a long time. Some things to consider as you craft your final list.

Majoring in Nutritional Sciences – Americans are obsessed with food. We spend vast amounts of time and money in a quest for the “perfect diet.” None of us ever seems happy with our current self—we constantly seek to lose or gain weight. By choosing to avoid meat or by not eating veal, we use our diets to make political and ethical statements. We look to nutrition to increase both the length and quality of life, and we search for supplements to enhance physical and mental performance. No wonder that a major in nutrition science, food science, or dietetics attracts so many college students.

The A to Z of College Finances – our easy alphabetical reminder of all of the financial components of the college experience.

Leaving for College – A bittersweet time for both graduating seniors and their families. While it’s normal for students to feel nervous about starting college, it’s a wonderful opportunity for a fresh start. This is your chance to become the person you want to be. Sure, it can be scary, but the payoff is pretty great.

College Visit Tips for Parents and Students

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College Visit Tips for Students – There’s no substitute to 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.

Majoring in International Business – this major and careers followed by graduates is all about learning how to effectively conduct business on the global scale. Sound interesting? Learn more here.

Comparing Financial Aid Packages – If you’ve applied for financial aid, an award letter should arrive soon after your offer of acceptance. The bottom line in comparing financial aid packages is the final cost of your education to you and your family. Consider these points in evaluating financial aid from different colleges.

Navigating the Waitlist – It has become pretty typical for a selective college that accepts 2,000 applicants in hopes of enrolling 500 students to offer another 2,000 well-qualified students places on the wait list. Of these, a quarter are likely to accept a spot. What should you do now if you are one of the hopeful applicants who has been wait-listed at your dream school?

College Visit Tips for Parents – Touring prospective colleges is a rite of passage for many families and an important part of the college admission process. Here are some tips to help parents plan a successful college visit trip.

How College Admission Has Changed

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How College Admission Has Changed – The college admission process wasn’t nearly as anxiety-producing thirty years ago. Parents who haven’t been through it yet have heard horror stories from friends and relatives, but they don’t understand why things are so different now. Learn what’s different here.

Majoring in Health Care Administration – Do you love the idea of a health care career, but hate the thought of all the science classes required for a medical or nursing degree? If so, consider a major in health care administration, one of the fastest growing career paths in the health care industry.

Tax Benefits that Help Cover the Cost of College – 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 that these programs exist. Don’t be one of the 14 million families that miss out on these benefits each year.

Feeling Stressed – Try a Meditation App – Anxiety levels are off the charts for both high school and college students in our post-Covid world. Meditation Apps can help you get control of anxiety.

Big Fish or Little Fish? – Many people assume that it’s better to attend the most selective college possible, even if your high school grades, test scores, and other measures place you towards the lower end of the college’s student body. The rationale behind this “small fish in a big pond” line of thinking is that students will always benefit from being surrounded by smarter peers, as well as enjoy the perceived prestige of the more selective school. Yet, research suggests otherwise.

Prepping for Spring SAT/ACT

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Prepping for Spring SAT/ACT – Although many colleges remain test optional, there are good reasons to prep for and take the SAT or ACT. Most students feel some anxiety about taking college entrance exams. A good test prep course or working one-on-one with a tutor can help alleviate some of this anxiety by allowing students to become familiar with the exams and test-taking strategies. Here are some points to consider in choosing how to prepare.

Focus on Majors: Visual Arts – There are a number of options for students who want to study art in college, and it is important to choose the right kind of program. How do you choose between an art program at a university or one at an art institute? What are the differences between a BA in Art and a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts)?

Money for College – Money should never stop anyone from attending college! Yes, college can be expensive, but there are resources available to help you and your family pay for college. Learn about the major sources of financial aid for college here.

Thinking About Summer – “Elite” Summer Programs – Many precollege summer programs held on college campuses offer solid learning opportunities and a chance to try out college life. But just how “elite” are these summer programs and do they really make you a better candidate for admission?

Avoid Senioritis – Many students think that because they have worked so hard throughout high school, they have earned the right to slack off second semester of senior year. Mid-year grades are being sent to colleges, and some students have already been accepted at their favorite school. It’s tempting to kick back and enjoy life. But should you?

Acing That College Interview

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Answering the Unasked Questions – How will you benefit from attending our college? What will you contribute to our college? While you may not see these questions appearing on your college applications, if you address these topics in your applications, you will set yourself apart from other applicants and make a persuasive case for your admission.

Majoring in Peace and Conflict Studies – With the political climate in the United States so divisive at this time, a major that focuses on ways to solve problems peacefully may resonate with you. Peace and Conflict Studies focus on ways to improve the justice and peace in the world.

Do You Need to Submit the CSS Profile? – Although the bulk of financial aid money comes from the federal government and is distributed through the use of the FAFSA, over 240 colleges require an additional form, the CSS Profile. Will you need to complete this form?

Impact – Since the issuing of the 2016 Harvard report, Turning the Tide, many colleges have resolved to encourage applicants to show more meaningful contributions to others, through community service and engagement for the public good. What impact have you been having on others?

Acing That College Interview – It is expensive to have admission officers interview all or most applicants, so few colleges actually require interviews. But colleges encourage interviews as a way to help distinguish among all the students who have similarly impressive grades, test scores and extracurricular activities.