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How to Have an Awesome Spring Break No Matter What You Do
Not sure what you should do for spring break this year? From traveling to staying put, these tips will help you make the most of those seven precious days.
Smart College Budgeting Advice for Parents and Money Strategies for Students
Budgeting for college can be tough, but working with your student on finances will make everything easier in the long run. Here are some tips for everyone!
Great Undergraduate Liberal Arts Colleges in the West
Explore amazing public and private colleges and universities in the Western US that offer the great liberal arts foundation you’re looking for.
How Students Can Celebrate and Acknowledge Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday all students should know about and celebrate. Here are the basics and some ideas for participating this June 19th.
Big Changes: What to Know About the Evolving SAT
The College Board announced big changes coming to the SAT: an online format! What does this mean for students preparing for the test? Read on to find out.
by Mark Rowh
How and Why to Save for Retirement in Your 20s
Saving for retirement probably isn't even on your mind yet, but it should be! Here's how and why you should start saving for your future in your 20s.
Everything You Need to Know About College Admission Interviews
What do you know about college admission interviews? Enough to nail it? This college admission counselor spills his top tips for knocking their socks off.
The Best and Worst College Advice From Real Students
Not all college advice is good or helpful, so you must learn what tips to dismiss. Here's the best and worst college advice from real students to help you!
So You Want to Go to Film School
We asked Barbara Freedman Doyle, author of Make Your Movie: What You Need to Know About the Business and Politics of Filmmaking, to explain what the world of crane shots and red carpets is like.
College Planning Calendar: March 2025
Stay on top of all your college prep with our monthly College Planning Calendar for counselors, students, and parents. Happy March planning!
College Planning Calendar: June 2024
School is almost out for the summer! Get ready for three months of fun and just a little college prep with our June College Planning Calendar.
The Hardest Admission Interview Questions
What do you do when an admission interviewer throws you a curveball? Find out what the hardest admission interview questions are and how to answer them!
How to Recognize and Prepare for a Life Crisis in College
Going through a life crisis can feel isolating and overwhelming. Use this advice to recognize and prepare for major life-disrupting events in college.
7 Important Financial To–Do’s for First–Year College Students
Learning to manage finances is an important part of growing up, and college is a great time to do it. Start now with these tips before you head to campus!
by Maxime Croll
Nine College Admission Tips for Students With Bad Grades
Even if you have a low high school GPA, you can still make your college dreams a reality. And these study and application tips can help you get there!
Why It's Never Too Late to Get Involved on Your College Campus
Classes aren't the only way to explore new ideas and experiences at school. Here's how to get involved in college, whether you live on campus or commute.
What Is Work–Study? Your Top Questions, Answered
Work-study programs are a great way for you to get paid in college while gaining valuable career skills. Here are the answers to your biggest questions.
Paying Your Own Way: Financial Aid for Graduate School
Graduate programs can be expensive, but there are numerous ways you can reduce or even eliminate the cost of attendance. Learn all about them here.
So Many Engineering Majors: Which One Is Right for You?
So you want to study Engineering? You have a ton of options for what to major in. Here's a breakdown of just a few of the choices you have!
by Mark Rowh
Paris Olympics: Where Members of Team USA Went to College
Many of your favorite US Olympians excelled at their sports in college! Here’s where they set records and trained to become the best in the world.
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