When Choosing A College, What Really Matters?

How heavily should you weigh a college’s prestige? Should you take the size of its student body into account? What about cost? Find out what matters—and what doesn’t—as you go through your college search. More...

Find Out What A College Is Really Like

There’s a lot more to a college than what goes on inside the classroom. From the people to the dorms to the off-campus scene, get an inside look at everything that will have a big impact on your college experience. More...

Is There A Perfect School For You?

Wondering if you’ll make the cut at your dream school? So are tens of thousands of other students like you. Get insight on getting in from admissions directors, college counselors, and undergrads who’ve made it through the process. More...

Are the Ivies Worth The Price?

Does a college’s reputation really matter? Find out how families are weighing price against prestige during the economic downturn, and hear opinions from both students and experts on whether it’s worth the cost to attend a brand-name college.

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Mastering the Admissions Essay

Your application essay can be the deciding factor surrounding your admittance. Learn the best techniques and structure from actual college presidents as well as fellow students.

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SAT Review

The perfect SAT score is out there for you to grab. Find out how it can be yours when a teenage son challenges his mother to re-take the exam. Plus helpful guidance from students and counselors.

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Making the Most of Your Second Choice

Getting turned down by your dream school is heartbreaking, but you can turn your disappointment into something positive. Find out how from the students that have been there. More...

Gaming the SAT

Does SAT Prep work? Find out how beneficial SAT prepatory classes really are, and gain some valuable insight about the test itself. More...

We Regret to Inform You

The dreaded rejection letter keeps students up at night. Find out the best and worst in rejection letters, plus students show you how to cope with the stress, as well as appreciating your school even when it's your second choice. More...

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Cash for College

With the economic downturn throwing families’ savings into jeopardy, it’s becoming harder than ever to afford a college education. We’ve got the inside track on saving for college, and what you need to do to get the best possible financial aid package. More...

Rich, Connected and Accepted?

If your family was rich and well-connected, would it improve your chances of getting in? Find out about the role money and influence still plays in college admissions today. More...

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What's the Difference Between Stafford and Perkins Loans?

So what are the differences between Stafford and Perkins loans - and which works better for you? Our panel of experts helps to shed light on these two loans programs that are often confused, but that offer advantages and disadvantages depending on what you are looking for from your education.

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Should Guns Be Allowed on College Campuses?

A heated debate over the Second Amendment is playing out on campuses across the country. Should college students be allowed to carry firearms?

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What Obama's Higher Ed Plan Means For You

Can $12 billion make a difference? Find out why President Obama is planning to spend so much on higher education, what that money will go towards, and what college students have to say about it.

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