- College Experience Tied to Success– Researchers surveyed over 30,000 college graduatesabout their job and life satisfaction and determined that it isn’t where you go to college, but rather what you do when attending college. This article gives insight into making the most out of your college experience.
- Focus on Majors – Majors, Minors, and Concentrations– Students entering college don’t need to limit their studies to one subject. Many colleges offer the option of double majoring, majoring in a certain concentration, or combining a major with a minor. Understanding your choices allows you to broaden your area of expertise and interests.
- Financial Matters – Comparing College Financial Aid Offers– Before your teen accepts an admissions offer to their dream school, make sure to understand the total cost of college. Reading the three steps will clarify how to decipher the actual cost of attendance, and whether to accept loan offers and scholarship terms.
- Planning for Summer in Winter– While downtime is important to re-energize, summer is also a great time to explore new interests by taking a class, trying a residential summer program housed on a college campus, getting a job, or volunteering in your community. Look for an experience that is exciting to you.