Applying to a U.S. College “Education is learning what you didn’t know you didn’t know.” ~George Boas For international students looking to study in the United States, it may be comforting to know that thousands of international students both apply and are accepted to US colleges and universities every year. This section will help you…
Handling the Rejection of Your College Application “Education is the movement from darkness to light.” ~Allan Bloom Regardless how well you plan or how great your grades may be, it is possible your first choice of colleges may not reciprocate by granting admission. It is best to prepare for this possibility in advance than to…
College Financial Aid Options It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. ~Aristotle It should come as no surprise to learn the cost of higher education is a significant investment. While the cost ranges significantly on the program, school, residency, and student qualifications, we will…
College Admission Guide “The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.” ~Robert Maynard Hutchins As you may have already gathered, the college admission process is a two-way street. You are looking to make the best decision for you and the college is looking to make the best…
Gathering Quality Information about College “Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.” ~Edward Everett As you may imagine, colleges spend a significant amount of resources on providing current and prospective students valuable information about their programs. For current students, the focus of the publications is often centered around retaining students and…
The College Admission Process “The education of the twentieth century will develop the heart as well as the intellect”. ~G. Stanley Hall (1846–1924) As you consider the next chapter of your academic life, you may think about what you would like to study or what college to attend. Regardless of where you are at…
Creating a College Budget that Works If you are not sure where to start when building a budget for college, you are not alone. Managing finances while in college can be a life stress yet with proper planning and an eye for detail you can effectively create a workable budget. Below you will find a…
High School Senior Checklist As a high school senior you have some big decisions to make. This is the year you need to decide which colleges to apply to and determine financial aid packages to help you make the best decision. In addition to the resources in this checklist, make sure to read the Match…
High School Senior Mistakes to Avoid It is not uncommon for high school seniors to feel the pull towards the future and to get distracted during the school year. It will indeed be a busy year rife with big life-changing decisions along with a need to be organized and focused on college admissions. This energy…
High School Junior Checklist Your junior year in high school is a critical year in school. We have distilled a quick list of the most critical components of your high school junior year to help you track with your college goals. The quarterly list below is intended to be a companion with our award-winning eBook…