Taking challenging classes is a great way to show colleges you are serious about your academics, but it’s important to understand the differences between...
If you're able to stay overnight at a campus you are interested in, that is a great opportunity to really imagine yourself living and studying there. Accordingly...
You’ll have several presentations to make throughout your undergraduate years, but the prospect of public speaking combined with academic stress can terrify students. Here are...
Although you faced important exams in high school, college or university finals are more stressful and require more studying. Finals can make or break your campus...
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A college or university tour will highlight the best things that a campus has to offer. You should ask questions beyond what’s presented in order to get...
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Your vision of your undergraduate experience might differ from that of your parents. This disconnect can be a source of contention as college and university...
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As high school juniors and seniors begin to craft lists of colleges and universities they’d like to attend, it’s important to remember that not every...
The New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) is an association of 11 private liberal arts schools in New England, specifically Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New...
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Whether you’re studying in high school or an undergraduate program, group assignments are common. It can be intimidating to let others determine part of your...
The Cappex Application reached the coveted second place among application platforms in its second year of operation. The Cappex Application is a free, standardized and easy-to-use...
Many potential artists pursue degrees in visual art or design at colleges or universities that offer non-related programs. Also, many schools allow students to pursue a...
Students who are single parents are much less likely to graduate than other undergraduate students. They also graduate with more student debt. Yet there are several...
When deciding which colleges and universities to apply to, it takes more than comparing each institution’s price to find the right pick. There are several...
Preparing for the ACT and SAT takes months. Students read and take practice tests, go to SAT prep classes and sometimes hire tutors to walk them through the process. For...
There’s plenty to be done while you’re finishing your senior year of high school. So procrastinating the undergraduate application process can throw a wrench into...
Some students experience senioritis after they submit their college or university applications. They will cut themselves slack after months of hard work in an...
Unless you’re going to school in California, Florida or another sunny locale, it’s possible that your first campus winter will be a chilly adjustment...
It’s not uncommon for students with a learning disability to earn an undergraduate degree. One in five freshmen (22%) in a nationwide UCLA survey said...
Roughly three million college or university students have some type of learning disability, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. What is remarkable...
Before you apply for admission to a college or university, ask whether the institution and the specific degree program are accredited. Accreditation is a...
What makes a university a research university? It's all about how the school prioritizes research, undergraduates and graduates. Read on to learn everything you need...
One thing that undergraduate applicants often forget to do is converse with students who are currently attending a college or university. By doing this...
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Most community college students who would like to obtain a bachelor’s degree never do. Only 14% of students who start at a community college end up transferring and earning...
Every year, millions of students begin their college journey at community colleges. Did you know that 40% of undergraduate students get their start at...
College admissions officers are now spending less time reviewing college applications. Admissions officers working in teams of two used to spend 12-15 minutes with an application, but...
College campus tours usually feature an upbeat and motivated college student decked out in spirit gear walking backwards on a manicured path through campus. These tour...
If you benefit from live, discussion-based explanations and visual tutorials when studying, online SAT prep classes might be your best chance of improving your score...
Applicants who are dealing with difficult situations at home, such as a chronically ill parent or family hardship, should tell the admissions office about...
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Maybe you read extensively about the college or university of your choice, or heard about it from current or former students. But nothing compares to seeing and experiencing...
Students (and their parents) often feel that they must choose the most prestigious college possible. But data demonstrates that you don’t need to enroll in...
The number of international students attending U.S. colleges and universities has skyrocketed. We’ve compiled a list of five colleges that cater to international students...
If you’re like many teenagers, your college goal is getting admitted. What is far more important, however, is succeeding academically once the admission process is...
College-bound high school students (and their parents) are fascinated by college rankings, but college rankings do not help students find the right college for...
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