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Before You Borrow: What You Need to Know About Student Loan Auto–Defaults
Acting as a cosigner for your child's student loans may seem like a great way to help him or her pay for college, but some lenders make it more difficult than others. Read on for some advice on helping your child avoid "auto-defaults."
5 Tips to Make Adjusting to a New University and Culture Easier
Adjusting to college is difficult—and infinitely more so for international students in a new culture. Use these tips to help you adjust to university life.
A Look at College Admission From a Top Official
Getting through the college admission process can feel like stumbling around in the dark, so let a real-life college admission expert guide you and share her top advice.
by Kim Lifton
Top 10 Tips for Your College Visit Road Trip
Planning a college visit road trip? Use these top 10 tips to organize your itinerary, engage with guides, and make the most of every campus tour.
Passion and Success: Advice to Take Your Interests From Major to Career
Deciding what you want to do with the rest of your life and fulfilling all your passions is hard, but we have some student advice to guide you through it.
High School Extracurriculars: What Impresses Admission Committees (and What Doesn’t)
Hoping to impress college admission committees with your extracurriculars? Here’s what they do and what they don’t want to see on your applications.
How to Get Accepted to a Direct Medical Program
Medical school acceptance is competitive, so many students decide to apply to BS/MD programs. Make your application stand out with this expert advice.
by Kristen Moon
7 Exciting Reasons You Should Study Abroad
Studying abroad is one of the most exciting opportunities you can take advantage of in college. Here are all the reasons why you should study abroad!
The Fundamentals You Need to Survive Senior Year Finals
You're this close to being a high school graduate—you just have to survive finals. Here are the foundational skills and tools you need to get through it.
by Etame K.
7 Valuable Things I Learned When Student Teaching
Student teaching prepares you for teaching, but what prepares you for student teaching? This fellow teacher's advice will help you ease the transition.
How to Tell Your Story in Your College Application Essay
What parts of your story are you supposed to share in your college application essay--and how? Find out now on CollegeXpress!
by Justin Nevin
Who Should I Ask to Write My College Recommendation Letters?
College applications stressing you out? Recommendation letters are the easiest part! Use the following rules of thumb as a guide to asking for them.
by James G. Nondorf; Nancy G. McDuff; Cyndy McDonald; Francesca Morrissey
Insider Insight on AP Courses: Which Classes Are Best to Take?
With 11 Advanced Placement courses under her belt, this student has a lot of inside info to share. Use it to decide which AP classes may be best for you!
by Rebecca Blyn
Top 9 College Admission Mistakes High School Students Make
The college admission process is already difficult—don't make it more stressful on yourself by making these common mistakes the experts have seen before.
How to Successfully Prepare for Mid–Year Exams in High School
Worried about midterm exams? You’ll be fully prepared to ace your tests with these six tips from a real high school student’s study playbook!
How to Start Exploring Your Major Interests as a High School Underclassman
As an underclassman, you don’t need to figure out your life right now, but it's smart to think about it. Here’s how to start exploring college majors.
Four Techniques to Improve Your Time Management
Time management is one of the most important skills you can develop in high school and refine in college. Here are four easy ways to improve yours.
Secrets to Writing an Amazing Scholarship Essay
Who doesn't want free money for college? Answer: no one! Here are some tips to help you write an amazing scholarship application and win that award.
Fun SAT Vocab Prep With the Dictionary of Difficult Words
The Dictionary of Difficult Words is useful for all ages, especially students studying for the SAT. Review vocab with this unconventional test prep book!
Top Tips to Help Students With Disabilities Find Supportive Colleges
The college search can be daunting, and if you're a student with a disability, there are additional considerations to keep in mind. Here's what to know.
by Paige Miller
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