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How Students and Parents Can Prepare for College Applications
Tweet Share on Facebook October 9, 2012 CommentThe early days of the college search can be very exciting, and all options are still on the table. When it's time to start completing college applications, however, the process can suddenly become very real.
A student can lay the groundwork for a smooth application process by keeping college applications in mind as he or she moves through high school.
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How Parents and Students Can Find College Scholarships
Tweet Share on Facebook October 2, 2012 CommentLooking for college scholarships can be confusing and overwhelming. And with college costs on the rise, the competition can be stiff. That's probably why so many families stick to filling out the FAFSA, completing a college's scholarship application, and then calling it a day.
Yet, there are scholarships out there if parents and students know where to look. Here are some places you may not have considered.
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5 Tips for U.S., International Students to Make Friends in College
Tweet Share on Facebook September 25, 2012 CommentA lot of college advice focuses on practical, tangible topics, such as earning good grades, making money last, and even doing laundry. But college represents something else as well: an opportunity to forge new friendships.
In fact, some brave students attend a college where they know no one, and will be building a new social life completely from scratch. Here's what students can do, whether they're from the United States or are coming from abroad.
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How to Manage Student Loans or Avoid Them Altogether
Tweet Share on Facebook September 18, 2012 CommentThe student loan statistics in the news are sobering. The cost of higher education is rising steeply, and borrowing seems to be the only way for many to obtain a college degree.
But with the job market still soft, and the costs of other necessities like health insurance and gas rising quickly too, a big student loan burden may not be in a new college graduate's best interest. Here are some ways to keep the loan numbers in check.
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Who to Get to Know at College
Tweet Share on Facebook September 11, 2012 CommentMost college students expect to interact with professors while in school. But a college campus is full of other people who can be tremendous resources for students as well.
Here are some ideas of people on a typical college campus that students should get to know.
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6 Questions to Ask About Studying Abroad
Tweet Share on Facebook September 4, 2012 CommentThe opportunity to study abroad may come up on the college tours a prospective student takes. The appeal is obvious; it's a chance to experience even more freedom than the average college student and to see a bit of the world at the same time.
[See the colleges where the most students study abroad.]
But is studying abroad a good fit for you or your child? These questions will help you find out.
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How to Save on Personal Expenses in College
Tweet Share on Facebook August 28, 2012 CommentCollege students and their parents have probably spent the last several months researching college funding options, such as considering in-state public schools, applying for private scholarships, and filling out the FAFSA.
Now that you know your choices when it comes to academic expenses, it's time to examine how to cut costs on food, clothing, and other personal expenses.
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How High School Seniors Can Get Ready for College
Tweet Share on Facebook August 21, 2012 CommentSenior year is a whirlwind of activities and emotions. And it can be hard to look ahead while celebrating and being present for all that occurs during that last year of high school.
But senior year is an important time to prepare for all that lies ahead as well. Here's what parents and college-bound students need to be considering.
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How to Spend Junior Year of High School Prepping for College
Tweet Share on Facebook August 14, 2012 CommentJunior year of high school is not too soon to think about college. In fact, it can be one of the most exciting times in the college search process, since students can explore a broad range of college options.
At the same time, however, there are certain tasks a student can complete during junior year in order to be on track for a great college experience a couple years down the road.
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How to Pack for College After Freshman Year
Tweet Share on Facebook August 7, 2012 CommentMost information on packing for and moving to college is focused on the freshman year. But living in two places—at home and at school—presents challenges for all four years of college.
Here are some tips on surviving the process.
JULIE:
At freshman orientation, we heard the story of a girl whose parents turned her room into a greenhouse after she left for school. The story was cute and the girl told it with a smile, but it brings up something that all families have to consider: What will become of the student's room once they leave home?
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