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What To Do With Holiday Down Time? Watch A Favorite College Film!
For many high school and college students, as well as their families, December can be [...] Continue Reading →
Exploring St. Olaf College
For high school students and parents considering college options, St. Olaf College offers not just [...] Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia is evolving to better serve its students, particularly following its [...] Continue Reading →
Top Five Experiences For Getting The Most From College
Graduating seniors entering college this fall will have the opportunity to engage in a variety [...] Continue Reading →
The College Search for LGBTQ+ Students
Researching the campus culture can help students see if the college is affirming of [...] Continue Reading →
Why Mentors Matter In College
Students who have mentors in college report greater satisfaction with their careers and life [...] Continue Reading →
Ode to Colby
PC: Joan Casey What lured me to Waterville, Maine on a Friday afternoon [...] Continue Reading →
From High School to College Program!
Ildi Szekely launched our new From High School to College Program. We are very excited! [...] Continue Reading →
Navigating the College Search for Students with Celiac Disease and Food Allergies
As students research colleges, they should visit the dining services section of each website [...] Continue Reading →
Academic Coaching – An Invaluable Resource on College Campuses
In the United States about 40% of undergraduate students drop out of college; a staggering [...] Continue Reading →
Turning 18 Years Old By November 3, 2020? Register to vote.
Remember to register to vote. You’ve taken U.S. History so you know the [...] Continue Reading →
5 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Admitted Student Events
Welcome to the driver’s seat! After months of waiting to learn where you would be [...] Continue Reading →
North Carolina College Road Trip: High Point University, UNC Chapel Hill, Davidson and Duke
At High Point University, Cottrell Hall includes The Flanagan Center for Student Success, which is [...] Continue Reading →
Great Advice From Recent College Freshmen
It’s summer and college freshmen who made it through their first year of college have [...] Continue Reading →
Student Voice: Major Choices
Four classes. A maximum of 18 credits. An endless amount of course permutations. I sat [...] Continue Reading →
High-Tech Gift Ideas
These high-tech gift ideas are perfect for any technology lover on your list. Gopro Camera [...] Continue Reading →
Is a Women’s College Right for You?
One often-overlooked option for college-bound women is a women’s college. While some young people may [...] Continue Reading →
Tips for a Successful College Visit
Chances are you’ll have the opportunity to visit at least some of the colleges you [...] Continue Reading →
Capstone Projects Offer Real-World Experience
Many colleges and universities offer, and in some cases require, a senior project, also referred [...] Continue Reading →
Wittenberg University Reception for Students & Families
Wittenberg University is hosting an area reception in Chestnut Hill, MA for students and their [...] Continue Reading →
Colleges in The Big Sky State
Top-notch skiing, hiking, football games and school spirit, strong academic offerings, less selective admissions requirements, [...] Continue Reading →
University or Liberal Arts College: What’s the Difference?
If you have been talking with your classmates about college lately, chances are you have [...] Continue Reading →
Should I Stay or Should I Go? What to Consider When Weighing Your Off-Campus Options
After several years of life in the dorms, some upperclassmen jump at the chance to [...] Continue Reading →
Staying Healthy in College
A recent article on Yahoo Health highlighted a number of health hazards in college dorms, [...] Continue Reading →
Undeclared: Why Being Undecided in College Can Be a Great Thing
I’ve always been a person who dislikes uncertainty. Unlike many of my friends, surprises were [...] Continue Reading →
Passion and Its Place in the Working World
Many career-hunting resources all say the same thing: follow your passion. For some, such advice [...] Continue Reading →
