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How Should I Start Exploring My College Major Options?

So many career fields! What do you do? Here's some quick advice from our very own experts on exploring all your options for college majors.

by CollegeXpress

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5 College Majors That Are Perfect for Foodies

Love food so much you want to study it in college? There are a lot of options beyond cooking! Take a look at these five great academic fields for foodies.

by Alyssa Montanez

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How to Make Your Best College List and the Ultimate Choice

Making a final college decision is daunting, but this advice from a real student can help you build a strong list of schools that you'll feel confident about.

by Po-Ting (Duke) Lin

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4 Key Ways to Find Your College Fit

Not every college is a perfect fit for you. So how do you figure out which one is? Find out by investigating these four elements.

by Jane Sweetland

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Great Alternative Paths If Your Student Isn't Interested in College

A traditional college education isn't the only option for students—and it's okay if they don't want it! Here are other options for you to explore together.

by Stuart Nachbar

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How to Find a College With the Best Experiential Learning Opportunities

Experience is coveted by employers, so you’ll want a college with resources to help you succeed. Here's how to find the best school for hands-on learning.

by Lianna Jacob

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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

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3 Smart Ways to Find the College Advice You Really Need

There's a lot of college advice out there! Here's how to identify experts, set boundaries, and listen to the right people in the college search process.

by Katherine Price

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Top High School Activities to Boost College Applications

Quality high school activities will strengthen your college applications, but where do you start? These extracurriculars can help increase your chances.

by Sara Lindberg

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Local Community College vs. Out–of–State University: What’s Best for You?

Exploring your options is important in the college search. Consider the pros and cons of community colleges vs. out-of-state universities with this advice.

by Beth Rush

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How Should I Start My College Search?

The college search process isn't the same for every student, but these college experts have some advice for how you can get started finding great schools.

by Valerie L. Simmons; Tom Weede; Michael Milone, PhD; Evan E. Lipp; John Chopka

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Can College Consultants Help Students Find Summer Programs?

Independent consultants help students with many aspects of college admission, but can they help them find summer programs. Our experts have the answer.

by Leslie A. Weston

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4 Good and 3 Bad Reasons to Change Your College Major

There are some good and bad reasons to switch your college major. Do any of these common scenarios apply to you? Here's some advice, plus questions to ask!

by Laura Wallace

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The CollegeXpress Ultimate Guide to the College Search

This guide has everything you need to find the right college(s) for you. Learn when to start your search, how to find your perfect college match, and more!

by CollegeXpress

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10 Important Things to Consider Before Applying to College

The college search and admission process gives you a lot to think about, but these 10 things are crucial to consider before you send in your applications.

by Carolina Jacobs

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People and Places: Why Size and Location Are Important in the College Search

Campus size and location are important to your future happiness at college. Consider these options for the next four years of your education.

by Laura Wallace

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Four Focused College Search Tips for Student–Athletes

The college search is a little different for student-athletes, so if you're thinking of playing sports in college, here's what you need to do and know.

by CollegeXpress

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How to Narrow Down Your College List

So many colleges, so little time to apply. Consider these tips to narrow down the choices on your college list and decide where you really want to go.

by Rebecca Barer

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Should I Avoid Clichés in My College Admission Essay?

Is it okay to use a cliche in your college application essay? The answer might surprise you. Read our expert's advice here!

by Kim Lifton

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The Importance of Independence in Your College Search

Parents and friends have a lot of opinions, but your own priorities are what matter in your college search. Here's why it's important to advocate for yourself.

by Jessee Sandlin