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Our Best Advice to Help You Pay for a College Education
Don't let college costs stress you out! Get our best expert advice on paying for college, including guides to scholarships, grants, student loans, and FAFSA tips.
How to Write the "Why Us?" College Essay Prompt
Many colleges and universities offer a "Why us?" essay prompt on college applications. Do you know the best way to approach it? Find out with this advice.
by Kim Lifton
9 Study Strategies for SAT and ACT Summer Test Prep
Summer is the prime time for standardized test prep. Take your studying to the next level with these top tips from an SAT expert.
Our Best Advice for the International Student’s University Search
Applying to US colleges as an international student can be overwhelming. Navigate any challenge with our best advice on admission, financial aid, and more.
Plan Ahead, Pay Less: Top College Financial Advice for High School Parents
The cost of college is daunting, but you want to help your student tackle it. Here's some great advice on how you can pay less with some early preparation.
How to Be a Competitive College Applicant
More and more students are applying to college. With a larger applicant pool, students have to work harder to stand out. Here's how you can do just that.
How to Master the Before, During, and After of Your First Job Interview
Listen up, college students! You want a good job, right? Here are some important tips for what you should do before, during, and after your first job interview.
by Naomi Hong
What Is Being a Teacher Really Like?
Looking for the inside scoop before committing to an Education major in college? These teachers share their biggest takeaways from decades in the field.
by Susan Froetschel; Dr. Holly Hansen-Thomas; Mike Metzler; Meredith O'Neill; Dr. Richard Horowitz; Joseph M. Davis
What to Know About Research Experience for BS/MD Admission
Wondering what kind of experience you need for medical program admission? Learn what to know about research experience and BS/MD admission from an expert.
by Kristen Moon
The Pros and Cons of Transferring
If you are interested in transferring to another college or university, there are several pros and cons to consider before taking the leap.
From thinking the SAT measures intelligence to assuming it's your only way to get into college, here are a few myths about this mystical standardized test.
Our Best Advice for the Transfer Admission Process
We've gathered our best advice for the entire transfer process, from making the initial decision to adapting to your new college and everything in between.
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.
Everything You Need to Start a Successful Scholarship Search
As you're looking for your best-fit college or university, don't forget about best-fit scholarships too! Here's how to start your search for free aid.
The Most Confusing Parts About College Applications
College admission is stressful enough—you shouldn't be confused by the applications too! Here are the tips you need for test scores, transcripts, and more.
by Madison Reid
Our Best Advice for Freshman Year of College
Freshman year is the start of a great new adventure! Head off for your first semester ready with all the advice you could possibly need to get through the year.
From Mold to Mice: How to Deal With Dorm Room Issues
Bedbugs, mold, mice, cockroaches...oh no. here's what students and parents need to do when faced with dorm room maintenance issues like these.
How to Pick Your Match, Safety, and Reach Colleges
You may have heard the terms match, reach, and safety to refer to colleges, but what do they mean? Here's what you need to know to build your college list.
5 Things Colleges Want to Know About You as a Student
A strong application is important in college admission, but what exactly does it say about you? Here's what schools are really looking for when they read your app.
How to Escape Your Dream College's Waitlist
Been waitlisted at your dream school? Learn how to do waitlist research, keep your extracurricular activities up, and market yourself to sway your chances.
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