Heading to college is an exciting and transformative time for high school graduates. Here are some important things to know and consider before making this transition: Academic Preparation Personal Responsibility Social Life and Campus Life Practical Skills Career and Future Planning Legal and Technology Emotional Preparedness Entering college is a big step, and being prepared …
Visiting a college sounds easy, right? Your child is interested in a particular university. She signs up for the official college tour. You show up together. You head to the info session, listen to the admissions rep, then follow the trained student ambassador around on the tour as they point to the science building, the …
When your child starts their journey to find the ideal college, it can be both exciting and overwhelming. The key to success lies in college research and being willing to explore different options. In this guide, we’ll look at a strategic approach for high school students to start their college exploration (without depending too heavily …
College rankings are everywhere; it’s hard to avoid them. High school students and their parents might look at college rankings for lots of reasons. They want to get a general sense of the quality of education at a particular school, and rankings make it seem easy to compare schools and to narrow down a list …
If you are lucky enough to live in Ohio, you have 14 excellent in-state options for college. Some are more well-known than others. Check out this list: there might be an Ohio school that’s a great fit for you! BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Bowling Green State University is one of the best schools for sports …
Did you know that many flagship public universities have honors programs? Oftentimes these programs can be comparable to or even exceed the academic rigor at elite, highly selective schools. How can honors programs at state universities benefit you? 1. Cost. Attending an in-state public school can save over 75% on tuition. (Example: full-time tuition for …
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On this President’s Day, do you know where the U.S. presidents went to college? Here are ten cool facts! Several U.S presidents did not go to college. Notables are George Washington, Andrew Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln. George W. Bush went to Yale and graduated with a B.A. in history. He was a a rugby union …
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Do you have a junior, sophomore, or even freshman eager to explore what college feels like? Winter and spring are perfect seasons for visiting college campuses. Let’s look at how to begin. 1. Pick a few nearby colleges to visit. Choose a small (less than 2000 students), medium (2000 -7000 students), and large campus (more …
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You know that favorite t-shirt that you want to wear every day? That wardrobe staple that, when it’s in the laundry pile, you don’t know if anything else will feel as good? How did you find that t-shirt? It was probably a bit of luck, or maybe you tried on 30 t-shirts before finding the …