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When Do I Need to Choose a Major?
Tweet Share on Facebook May 25, 2011 Comment (1)Choosing a college major can be just as strenuous as choosing a college itself. Students are told that majors can help define a person's career, that they correlate directly with how much money student's make once they graduate, or that they have little to no bearing on where someone's professional life will go. Alex R. from Lakewood, N.J., wants to set the record straight, and asks:
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Where Should I Start My Scholarship Search?
Tweet Share on Facebook May 18, 2011 Comment (5)Building on last week's post discussing ways to have a productive junior summer, it's never too early to start putting together a "scholarship résumé." Getting a head start in finding and applying for scholarships can be the difference maker for being able to attend an expensive dream school. Aimee N. from Baltimore asks:
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What Should High School Juniors Do to Prepare for College?
Tweet Share on Facebook May 11, 2011 Comment (6)As sure as the sun will rise, students will start to get visions of lakes, barbecues, and sleeping in past noon as the weather gets warmer and the school year comes to a close. Seniors have already been through the admissions process and now juniors start their search for the school that's best for them. Andrew S., a junior from Renton, Wash., wants to know the best things to do over the summer to get a leg up in the college admissions race:
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What Are Some Tips for Maximizing Financial Aid?
Tweet Share on Facebook May 4, 2011 CommentIf you've just received your financial aid package, congratulations! If the document looks like it is written in a foreign language with terms you've never heard of, you're not alone. This week, the Unigo Expert Network addresses financial aid basics for a question from Mary S. in Boston, who asks:
