Tag: do's and don'ts

Classes, coursework, friends, jobs, naptime...there's a lot of stuff to juggle in college! Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do to balance your life on campus. read more

As you tackle the college search process, some things are must do's--but there are also some mistakes that can get in the way of a successful search experience. read more

If you're preparing to take the SAT, here are a few things you should think about doing (and not doing) before taking the test. read more

These simple SAT essay do's and don'ts can help you express yourself clearly and build your confidence on test day. read more

Time to get professional, people! These do's and don'ts will help you stay focused and maximize learning at a conference, seminar, or webinar. read more

The essential (but sometimes forgotten) do's and don'ts of preparing for the SAT or ACT from someone who's tried them all. read more

Before sitting down to write your transfer college application essay, use this one simple question as a guideline to your future: why are you applying to this particular college? read more

We asked Jim Terhune, V.P. for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for his take on everything from the biggest surprises about college life to top do's and don'ts to the best place to grab a bite. read more